Sm₃Ni is an intermetallic compound in the rare-earth nickel family, formed from samarium and nickel. This material is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest, valued for its potential in magnetic applications and high-temperature structural uses where rare-earth intermetallics offer improved thermal stability or magnetic properties compared to conventional alloys. It is not a commodity material but represents the broader class of rare-earth intermetallics used in niche aerospace, electronics, and permanent magnet applications where weight, thermal performance, or magnetic functionality justifies material cost.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2844 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2477 | eV/atom | — |