Sm₂ReC₂ is a ternary carbide ceramic composed of samarium, rhenium, and carbon, belonging to the layered MAX-phase or transition metal carbide family. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial use, studied for its potential in high-temperature structural applications, wear-resistant coatings, and advanced ceramics where the combination of rare-earth and refractory metal elements offers unique thermal and mechanical stability. Engineers would consider this material in early-stage development projects targeting extreme environments where conventional carbides may fall short, though limited commercial availability and processing maturity currently restrict broader adoption.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3479 | 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 | ||
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF)2 entries | 0.000755 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | 0.000658 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S)2 entries | -8.917 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | -8.047 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4178 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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