ScSi₂Ni₂ is an intermetallic compound combining scandium, silicon, and nickel in a defined stoichiometric ratio, representing a research-phase material rather than an established commercial alloy. This material family is of interest to materials scientists for exploring high-performance structural applications where the combination of light scandium with transition metals offers potential advantages in stiffness-to-weight and thermal stability. The intermetallic nature suggests potential use in high-temperature environments or specialized aerospace/defense applications, though development status and scalability remain primary considerations for engineering adoption.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 143.3 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3200 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 59.01 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.150 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -17.59 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7527 | eV/atom | — |