Sm₂Al is an intermetallic compound composed of samarium and aluminum, belonging to the rare-earth metal family of advanced materials. This material is primarily of research and specialized application interest, valued for its combination of rare-earth properties with the lightweight benefits of aluminum in systems requiring specific magnetic, thermal, or mechanical characteristics. Sm₂Al and related samarium-aluminum compounds are explored in aerospace, permanent magnet applications, and high-temperature structural materials where rare-earth metallurgy can provide advantages in performance-critical environments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 259.6 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.05000 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 337.9 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2367 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.00310 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -0.3938 | eV/atom | Measured | ||
| ↳ | -0.2871 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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