Sm₂ZnAu is an intermetallic compound combining samarium (a rare-earth element), zinc, and gold in a defined stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the family of rare-earth metal intermetallics, which are primarily of research and development interest rather than established commercial use. Sm₂ZnAu and related rare-earth intermetallics are investigated for potential applications in magnetic materials, thermoelectric devices, and advanced electronic components where rare-earth elements can impart unique electronic or magnetic properties; however, the high cost of gold and samarium, combined with limited production scale, restricts practical deployment to specialized high-performance or experimental systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 36.08 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 290.0 | MPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 9.683 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.03640 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5992 | eV/atom | — |