Sm₁Mg₁Cd₂ is an intermetallic compound combining samarium (a rare-earth element), magnesium, and cadmium. This is a research-phase material rather than an established commercial alloy; it belongs to the family of rare-earth intermetallics being investigated for specialized electromagnetic, thermal, or structural applications where rare-earth chemistry offers unique electronic or magnetic behavior. Engineers would consider this material primarily in experimental contexts exploring novel properties that conventional alloys cannot deliver, though cadmium content and toxicity regulations limit its practical industrial adoption in most regions.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00810 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3550 | eV/atom | — |