LaNi2Sn2 is an intermetallic compound combining lanthanum, nickel, and tin, belonging to the family of rare-earth based metallic materials. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for hydrogen storage applications and thermoelectric devices, where the intermetallic structure provides favorable electronic properties and crystal lattice characteristics for energy conversion or hydrogen absorption. LaNi2Sn2 represents an experimental composition within the broader class of rare-earth intermetallics that compete with hydride-forming alloys and advanced thermoelectric materials by offering tunable electronic and structural properties through compositional variation.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2801 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -8.417 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.07520 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5361 | eV/atom | — |