Si₂Sc₁Co₂ is an experimental intermetallic compound combining silicon, scandium, and cobalt, belonging to the broader family of transition metal silicides and rare-earth-containing intermetallics. This material is primarily of research interest for its potential in high-temperature structural applications and electronic devices, as the scandium addition may enhance properties relevant to aerospace and advanced computing sectors. While not yet widely deployed in commercial production, compounds in this chemical family are investigated for their combination of mechanical stiffness, thermal stability, and potential semiconducting or semi-metallic behavior.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 156.5 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 87.10 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00470 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7510 | eV/atom | — |