ScTaTc2 is a scandium-tantalum-based ceramic compound belonging to the refractory carbide or intermetallic family, designed for extreme-temperature applications where conventional materials fail. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established industrial production, explored for potential use in hypersonic vehicles, advanced turbine systems, and nuclear environments where its high melting point and chemical stability at elevated temperatures are valuable. Engineers would consider this compound when conventional superalloys or single-element refractory ceramics prove insufficient, though material availability, cost, and manufacturing scalability remain significant practical constraints.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3867 | lb/in³ | 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) | 0.02240 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3509 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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