ScBe2Zn is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining scandium, beryllium, and zinc. This is a research-phase material within the family of lightweight intermetallics, potentially offering the combination of low density with high stiffness characteristic of beryllium-containing systems. It is not commonly deployed in production applications; interest in such ternary systems typically centers on aerospace and defense contexts where extreme weight savings and elevated-temperature performance are critical, though beryllium's toxicity and manufacturing challenges limit practical adoption compared to titanium or aluminum alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1380 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.3584 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.08355 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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