SmAl₂Zn₂ is an intermetallic compound combining samarium (rare earth), aluminum, and zinc in a defined stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the family of rare-earth aluminum-zinc intermetallics, which are primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established commercial use. The compound is notable within materials science for exploring novel combinations of rare-earth elements with lightweight metals, with potential applications in high-temperature structural materials, magnetic alloys, or specialized electronic devices where rare-earth contributions to hardness, thermal stability, or magnetic properties are sought.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02290 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4650 | eV/atom | — |