Nd₂Ga₃Fe₁₄C₂ is an intermetallic compound combining neodymium, gallium, iron, and carbon—a rare-earth transition metal carbide in the research phase. This material family is investigated for high-strength, high-temperature applications where the rare-earth element provides enhanced magnetic or mechanical properties; it represents an exploratory composition rather than an established commercial alloy. Engineers would consider this material primarily in advanced research contexts where extreme hardness, magnetic performance, or thermal stability at elevated temperatures is critical and conventional steels or superalloys fall short.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2890 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.03920 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1368 | eV/atom | — |