PrCu9Sn4 is a ternary intermetallic compound composed of praseodymium, copper, and tin, representing a rare-earth metal system that combines transition metals with lanthanide elements. This material belongs to the family of rare-earth copper-tin phases, which are of primary interest in research contexts for their potential in permanent magnet applications, superconductivity studies, and advanced metallurgical research rather than established high-volume industrial production. The inclusion of praseodymium—a rare-earth element with strong magnetic properties—suggests applications in magnetic materials development, though practical engineering use remains limited to specialized aerospace, defense, or materials research environments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2896 | 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 |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1471 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.00291 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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