Mg3Sm1 is an intermetallic compound in the magnesium-samarium binary system, combining a lightweight alkaline earth metal with a rare earth element to form a hard, brittle phase. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established commercial production, investigated for potential applications where high-temperature stability and specific strength characteristics of rare-earth-modified magnesium systems could be exploited. Engineers considering this compound should expect it to function as a reinforcing phase in composite materials or as part of advanced magnesium alloy development rather than as a standalone structural material.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02230 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1020 | eV/atom | — |