ZrSc is an intermetallic compound combining zirconium and scandium, representing a specialized metal system developed for high-performance applications where lightweight and stiffness are critical. This material belongs to the family of refractory intermetallics and is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than a mature commercial product. The zirconium-scandium system offers potential in aerospace and high-temperature structural applications where the combination of scandium's strengthening effects with zirconium's corrosion resistance could provide advantages over conventional titanium or nickel-based alloys, though manufacturing and cost considerations currently limit widespread industrial adoption.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 75.06 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2900 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 36.73 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 4.829 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.01490 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.00235 | eV/atom | — |