ScNi2Sn is an intermetallic compound combining scandium, nickel, and tin in a defined stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the family of ternary intermetallics, which are primarily of research and development interest rather than established commercial use. ScNi2Sn and related Heusler-type alloys are investigated for potential applications in thermoelectric devices, magnetic materials, and high-performance structural alloys where the combination of metallic elements can produce tailored electronic and mechanical properties unavailable in conventional binary or elemental materials.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 18,743.2 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3400 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 7,521.7 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2754 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 10.78 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5725 | eV/atom | — |