Si₂Sm₁Au₂ is an intermetallic compound combining silicon, samarium (a rare-earth element), and gold. This is a research-phase material rather than a commercial alloy, belonging to the family of rare-earth gold silicides that are primarily investigated for electronic, photonic, and potential thermoelectric applications. The compound's notable feature is the incorporation of samarium, which can introduce magnetic or electronic properties useful in specialized semiconductor and materials research contexts, though industrial adoption remains limited.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5560 | eV/atom | — |