Si₆Ni₂Sm₂ is an intermetallic compound combining silicon, nickel, and samarium (a rare-earth element). This is a research-phase material rather than an established commercial product; it belongs to the family of rare-earth transition-metal silicides, which are investigated for high-temperature structural applications and magnetic properties. The samarium addition suggests potential use in applications requiring thermal stability, magnetic functionality, or specialized electronic behavior where rare-earth elements provide performance advantages over conventional alloys.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00140 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6360 | eV/atom | — |