ScMn4Al8 is an intermetallic compound combining scandium, manganese, and aluminum—a research-phase material belonging to the family of lightweight metallic compounds designed for structural applications. This composition is primarily of academic and developmental interest, investigated for potential use in high-performance aerospace and automotive applications where weight reduction and thermal stability are critical design drivers. The material represents exploration into rare-earth-modified aluminum systems that could offer improved mechanical properties or thermal performance compared to conventional aluminum alloys, though commercial deployment remains limited.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 4.275 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -5.363 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3381 | eV/atom | — |