Ce2Sn5 is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining cerium and tin, belonging to the rare-earth tin intermetallic family. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established in high-volume production, with potential applications in advanced ceramics and specialty alloys where rare-earth elements provide enhanced high-temperature stability or specific electronic properties. Engineers would consider this compound for niche applications requiring the unique phase stability or thermal characteristics of cerium-tin systems, though material availability and cost typically limit adoption to specialized aerospace, electronics, or nuclear research contexts.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2780 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 2.172 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6054 | eV/atom | — |