Sm₂Ni₁Ir₁ is an intermetallic compound combining samarium (rare earth), nickel, and iridium in a defined stoichiometric ratio. This is a research-phase material rather than an established commercial compound; it belongs to the family of rare-earth transition metal intermetallics, which are investigated for applications requiring high thermal stability, magnetic properties, or catalytic activity. The combination of a rare earth element with noble and base transition metals suggests potential for specialized applications in catalysis, high-temperature structural use, or functional magnetic devices, though industrial deployment remains limited pending property validation and cost assessment.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01820 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6140 | eV/atom | — |