Sm₂Ag₁Rh₁ is an intermetallic compound combining samarium (a rare-earth element), silver, and rhodium in a 2:1:1 stoichiometric ratio. This ternary material belongs to the family of rare-earth transition-metal intermetallics, which are primarily studied for their potential in electronic, magnetic, and catalytic applications rather than established commercial use. The combination of rare-earth and precious-metal components suggests research interest in thermoelectric performance, magnetically-ordered states, or advanced catalytic systems where the intermetallic structure may offer synergistic properties unavailable from single-phase alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01200 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5450 | eV/atom | — |