ScCu3 is an intermetallic compound composed of scandium and copper, representing a rare-earth metal alloy system studied primarily in materials research rather than high-volume commercial production. This compound belongs to the family of scandium-copper intermetallics, which are investigated for potential applications requiring combinations of light weight, high stiffness, and thermal properties not readily available in conventional alloys. ScCu3 remains largely experimental; its development is driven by interest in advanced aerospace and high-performance applications where scandium's lightweight character and copper's thermal conductivity can be leveraged, though manufacturing complexity and raw material costs have limited practical deployment.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 15,595.9 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3700 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 5,041.5 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2465 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 7.007 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.02320 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2049 | eV/atom | — |