Si₂Ni₂Sm₁ is an intermetallic compound combining silicon, nickel, and samarium—a rare-earth element—that belongs to the semiconductor material family. This composition is primarily investigated in research contexts for potential applications in advanced functional materials, magnetic devices, and high-temperature electronics where rare-earth intermetallics offer unique electronic and magnetic coupling effects. Engineers would consider this material when conventional semiconductors cannot meet requirements for magnetic functionality, thermal stability, or specific electronic band structure properties at elevated temperatures.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 19,135.3 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 10,219.4 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00210 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8010 | eV/atom | — |