Gd17Ni83 is an intermetallic compound composed primarily of nickel with gadolinium, belonging to the rare-earth metal alloy family. This material is primarily of research and development interest, studied for potential applications in magnetic refrigeration and magnetocaloric effect technologies where the gadolinium provides significant magnetic properties at cryogenic temperatures. It represents a specialized composition within the broader gadolinium-nickel phase space, with potential relevance to advanced cooling systems and thermal management applications where conventional refrigeration methods are impractical.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2850 | eV/atom | — |