NdSmMn4Ge4 is an intermetallic compound combining rare-earth elements (neodymium and samarium) with manganese and germanium, belonging to the family of rare-earth-based magnetic and functional materials. This is a research-phase material primarily investigated for magnetocaloric and magnetostrictive applications, where the coupling between magnetic and structural properties enables potential use in advanced magnetic refrigeration systems and precision actuators. The combination of rare-earth elements with transition metals (Mn) in a structured germanide framework makes this compound notable for its responsive magnetic behavior at controlled temperatures, offering alternatives to conventional refrigerants and conventional magnetic actuator materials in next-generation energy and precision engineering applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 7.711 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 7.779 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4579 | eV/atom | — |