ScSi2Cu2 is an intermetallic compound combining scandium, silicon, and copper, representing a research-phase material in the family of ternary metal systems. Limited commercial deployment exists; this material is primarily of interest in materials science research exploring novel intermetallic phases for potential applications requiring specific stiffness-to-weight or thermal properties. Engineers would consider this compound only in experimental or specialized applications where the unique combination of scandium's low density with copper and silicon's metallurgical properties offers advantages over established alternatives—such as advanced aerospace components, high-temperature structural applications, or electronic device research where conventional aluminum or titanium alloys prove insufficient.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 118.9 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2800 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 62.05 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.081 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 5.667 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4507 | eV/atom | — |