Sm₃AlNiS₇ is an experimental ternary intermetallic compound combining samarium (rare earth), aluminum, nickel, and sulfur. This material belongs to the rare-earth transition metal sulfide family and is primarily of research interest rather than established commercial production. The compound is being investigated for potential applications in thermoelectric devices, magnetic materials, and advanced ceramics where rare-earth-containing phases can provide unique electronic and thermal properties unavailable in conventional alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.011 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.2410 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 3.817 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.716 | eV/atom | — |