Sm₃Co₈Sn₄ is an intermetallic compound combining samarium (a rare-earth element), cobalt, and tin in a fixed stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the family of rare-earth-transition metal-main group intermetallics, primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established industrial production. The compound is studied for potential applications in permanent magnets, thermoelectric devices, and high-temperature structural materials, where the rare-earth content and intermetallic bonding offer possibilities for strong magnetic properties or enhanced thermal performance compared to simpler binary alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 8.961 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3094 | eV/atom | — |