Sm₁Zn₅ is an intermetallic compound composed of samarium and zinc, belonging to the rare-earth–transition-metal alloy family. This material is primarily of research interest for its potential in permanent magnet applications and advanced functional materials, leveraging samarium's strong magnetic properties combined with zinc's light weight and corrosion resistance. Industrial adoption remains limited; the compound appears in specialized studies of high-performance magnets, rare-earth intermetallics, and materials with tailored electronic or magnetic behavior where conventional alternatives (such as Sm₂Co₁₇ or Nd₂Fe₁₄B magnets) are either less suitable or serve as performance benchmarks.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00650 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3040 | eV/atom | — |