Ce21Fe179 is an intermetallic compound in the cerium-iron system, representing a rare-earth iron-based material with potential for magnetic and structural applications. This composition falls within research materials exploring rare-earth metallurgy, where cerium combines with iron to create phases with distinct electronic and magnetic properties distinct from conventional steels or pure rare-earth metals. Such materials are of interest in specialized applications where controlled magnetic behavior, high-temperature stability, or unique electronic characteristics are valuable, though industrial adoption remains limited compared to established rare-earth-iron permanent magnets like Nd-Fe-B.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.01660 | eV/atom | — |