Al₈Ni₂Sm₂ is an intermetallic compound combining aluminum, nickel, and samarium—a rare-earth-containing ternary alloy system that is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial production. This material family is investigated for potential applications in high-temperature structural applications and magnetic devices, leveraging rare-earth strengthening effects, though commercial deployment remains limited. The addition of samarium to Al-Ni systems offers theoretical advantages in thermal stability and magnetic properties compared to binary Al-Ni intermetallics, making it relevant to materials scientists exploring next-generation lightweight alloys and functional materials.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00250 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5880 | eV/atom | — |