Sm₃Zn₁ is an intermetallic compound composed of samarium and zinc, belonging to the rare-earth intermetallic material family. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for potential applications in magnetic and electronic devices, leveraging the unique electronic and magnetic properties that arise from samarium's f-electron configuration combined with zinc's metallurgical stabilization. While not yet widely commercialized, intermetallics in this family are of interest to materials researchers exploring advanced functional materials with specialized electromagnetic or structural properties at elevated temperatures.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 6,496.1 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,917.1 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000700 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.06300 | eV/atom | — |