Sm₃AlN 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) | 12,342.7 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2200 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 8,484.7 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2508 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.000 | eV | Measured | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.9078 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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