Nd2FeSi3 is an intermetallic compound combining neodymium, iron, and silicon, belonging to the rare-earth metal family. While primarily a research material rather than a widely commercialized engineering grade, compounds in this system are investigated for potential applications in permanent magnets and high-temperature structural applications where rare-earth strengthening and magnetic properties are valuable. This material represents an alternative composition path within rare-earth intermetallic research, offering potential cost or performance benefits compared to conventional Nd-Fe-B permanent magnet systems, though industrial adoption remains limited.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.864 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 1.464 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1830 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4881 | eV/atom | — |