SmNiC₂ is an intermetallic compound combining samarium (a rare-earth element), nickel, and carbon in a defined stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the family of rare-earth metal carbides and intermetallics, which are primarily of research and development interest rather than established commercial production. The compound is investigated for potential applications in high-temperature materials science, magnetic applications (given samarium's ferromagnetic properties), and advanced ceramics, though practical engineering adoption remains limited and material availability is typically restricted to laboratory or specialized research settings.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000200 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3720 | eV/atom | — |