Sm₃Al₁C₁ is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining samarium (a rare-earth element), aluminum, and carbon, belonging to the family of rare-earth metal carbides and aluminides. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established in high-volume industrial production; it is investigated for potential applications requiring thermal stability, hardness, and electrical properties enabled by its intermetallic structure. The rare-earth component and carbide bonding suggest potential use in high-temperature structural applications, although adoption depends on cost-benefit analysis against more mature alternatives like conventional ceramics or titanium aluminides.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 71.73 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 49.22 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00110 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3170 | eV/atom | — |