PrNi3
metalPrNi3 is an intermetallic compound composed of praseodymium and nickel, belonging to the rare-earth nickel intermetallic family. This material is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest, valued for its magnetic properties and thermal stability at elevated temperatures; it is used in permanent magnet applications, hydrogen storage systems, and high-temperature structural applications where rare-earth intermetallics offer advantages over conventional alloys. Engineers select PrNi3 when magnetic performance, thermal cycling resistance, or specific high-temperature mechanical behavior is critical, though cost and processing complexity typically limit adoption to aerospace, energy, and advanced materials research contexts.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3065 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.2776 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.07490 | eV/atom | — |