NdSmZn2 is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining neodymium, samarium, and zinc—elements commonly explored in rare-earth materials research. This material belongs to the family of rare-earth intermetallics, which are investigated primarily for magnetic, thermal, and structural applications where conventional metals or ceramics fall short. While not yet widely commercialized, materials in this class show promise in high-temperature structural applications, magnetic device components, and specialized thermal management systems where the combination of rare-earth elements offers unique property combinations unavailable in standard engineering ceramics or alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 8,296.2 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2900 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 4,385.9 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2634 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF)2 entries | 0.000224 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | 0.000233 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S)2 entries | 8.340 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | 8.490 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000600 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3626 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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