ScSn7 is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining scandium and tin, belonging to the family of rare-earth and transition-metal based ceramics. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established industrial production, with potential applications in high-temperature structural ceramics and advanced functional materials where scandium's refractory properties and tin's characteristics could provide oxidation resistance and thermal stability. Engineers would consider ScSn7 for niche applications requiring lightweight, high-melting-point ceramics in aerospace, nuclear, or extreme-environment contexts, though material availability, processing methods, and cost-effectiveness relative to established alternatives remain significant practical considerations.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 4.919 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.2903 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1114 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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