Sm₁Mg₂Ni₉ is an intermetallic compound belonging to the rare-earth nickel–magnesium family, characterized by a crystalline structure combining samarium, magnesium, and nickel in fixed stoichiometric ratios. This material is primarily of research and development interest for hydrogen storage and energy conversion applications, where rare-earth intermetallics are explored for their ability to absorb and release hydrogen under controlled conditions. The samarium-nickel base provides favorable thermodynamic and kinetic properties compared to purely nickel-based hydrides, making it a candidate for next-generation metal hydride batteries and fuel cell support systems, though industrial deployment remains limited.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00750 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3040 | eV/atom | — |