ScZn12 is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining scandium and zinc, representing a research-phase material in the scandium-zinc ceramic family. While not yet widely deployed in commercial engineering, this material class is of interest for applications requiring high stiffness with controlled elastic behavior, particularly where the combination of scandium's lightweight properties and zinc's availability offers potential advantages over established ceramics. The material's development context suggests evaluation for structural or functional applications where scandium-based ceramics could provide performance benefits in specialized aerospace, automotive, or high-temperature environments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries | 80.88 | GPa | DFT | ||
| ↳ | 80.88 | GPa | DFT · PBE | ||
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij) | Matrix (redacted) | 1/GPa | DFT · PBE | ||
Elastic Anisotropy(AU) | 0.1025 | - | DFT · PBE | ||
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij) | Matrix (redacted) | Pa | DFT · PBE | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2511 | - | DFT · PBE | ||
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries | 48.28 | GPa | DFT | ||
| ↳ | 48.28 | GPa | DFT · PBE |
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