ScZn2Cu is a lightweight intermetallic compound combining scandium, zinc, and copper, belonging to the family of ternary metallic systems. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established in high-volume industrial production, with potential applications in aerospace and automotive sectors where weight reduction and specific strength are critical. The combination of a light metal matrix (zinc-based) with scandium strengthening and copper refinement suggests investigation into advanced structural alloys, though practical deployment remains limited compared to conventional aluminum or titanium alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.01973 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.1170 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 1.838 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 12.99 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 2.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.688 | eV/atom | — |