Sm₂Zn₂Ga₂ is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining samarium (a rare-earth element), zinc, and gallium in a stoichiometric composition. This material belongs to the family of rare-earth intermetallics and represents an exploratory compound primarily of research interest rather than established industrial production. The Sm-Zn-Ga system is investigated for potential applications in thermoelectric devices, magnetic materials, and high-temperature structural ceramics, where rare-earth intermetallics offer unique combinations of thermal, electrical, and magnetic properties unavailable in conventional ceramics or alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5740 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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