Sm₄Mn₄B₁₆ is an intermetallic compound combining samarium (a rare-earth element), manganese, and boron—a composition that places it in the family of rare-earth transition-metal borides. This is a research-phase material studied primarily for its magnetic and electronic properties rather than as an established commercial alloy. Potential applications center on magnetic devices and advanced functional materials where rare-earth intermetallics offer unique combinations of magnetic ordering, thermal stability, or electronic transport that cannot be achieved in conventional alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00420 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5700 | eV/atom | — |