Sm2Mn2Si2 is an intermetallic compound belonging to the rare-earth manganese silicide family, synthesized primarily for research into magnetic and electronic properties rather than established industrial production. This material is investigated for potential applications in magnetocaloric devices, thermoelectric systems, and magnetic refrigeration, where rare-earth transition metal silicides offer tunable magnetic behavior and thermal properties. The compound represents an emerging materials class with potential utility in energy conversion and solid-state cooling technologies, though it remains largely confined to academic and laboratory-scale development.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 11,759.4 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 1,442.7 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00340 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4750 | eV/atom | — |