Li2SmAl is an intermetallic compound combining lithium, samarium (a rare-earth element), and aluminum. This is a research-phase material rather than an established commercial alloy, investigated primarily for lightweight structural applications and energy storage research where the combination of low density with rare-earth strengthening could offer advantages. The material family shows potential in aerospace and defense contexts where weight reduction is critical, though current development status and manufacturing scalability remain active research areas.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 4,339.5 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.1100 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,536.7 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1475 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2437 | eV/atom | — |