ScNi₄Sn is an intermetallic compound belonging to the scandium-nickel-tin system, a class of materials that combines transition metals with post-transition elements to achieve tailored mechanical properties. This compound is primarily investigated in research contexts for potential applications requiring high stiffness and controlled damping characteristics, leveraging the intermetallic structure to provide stability at elevated temperatures and resistance to thermal cycling. The scandium-containing composition positions it as an exploratory material for specialized engineering niches where conventional alloys fall short, though industrial adoption remains limited to advanced research programs and prototype development.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 21,426.4 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3400 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 7,878.5 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2901 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 2.150 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4192 | eV/atom | — |