ScSiCu is a ternary intermetallic compound combining scandium, silicon, and copper elements, representing an experimental alloy system primarily of academic and research interest rather than established industrial production. This material family is investigated for potential high-stiffness, lightweight applications leveraging scandium's strengthening effects, though limited commercial deployment and processing data constrain current engineering adoption. Engineers would consider this material for advanced aerospace or automotive research where novel intermetallic combinations might offer property synergies, but material availability, cost, and processing challenges typically favor established alternatives for production designs.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 112.1 | GPa | — | ||
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij) | Matrix (redacted) | 1/GPa | — | ||
Elastic Anisotropy(AU) | 0.1879 | - | — | ||
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij) | Matrix (redacted) | Pa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2231 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 76.17 | GPa | — |