Sm3AlN
metalSm₃AlN is an intermetallic nitride compound combining samarium (a rare-earth element) with aluminum and nitrogen, representing an emerging class of lightweight refractory materials. This material belongs to the family of rare-earth metal nitrides and is primarily of research interest rather than established high-volume production, with potential applications in extreme-temperature structural components where conventional alloys reach their thermal limits. Engineers would consider this compound for advanced aerospace, nuclear, or high-temperature industrial settings where the combination of low density, high stiffness, and nitride stability offers advantages over titanium aluminides or nickel superalloys in specialized thermal environments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | — | ksi | — | — | |
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | — | - | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | ksi | — | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | — | lb/in³ | — | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | — | eV | — | — | |
| ↳ | — | eV | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — | |
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | — | µV/K | — | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |