Fe4Sm2 is an intermetallic compound combining iron and samarium, belonging to the rare-earth iron intermetallic family with potential magnetic and structural properties. This material is primarily of research interest for advanced permanent magnet applications and high-temperature structural alloys, where the incorporation of samarium—a rare-earth element—can provide enhanced magnetic performance or oxidation resistance compared to conventional iron-based alloys. Engineers would consider this compound in specialized high-performance applications requiring magnetic functionality or extreme environmental stability, though commercial availability and scalability remain limited outside dedicated research programs.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00540 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.02800 | eV/atom | — |