SmAl2Zn2 is an intermetallic compound combining samarium (a rare earth element) with aluminum and zinc, representing an experimental or specialized alloy composition rather than a conventional commercial material. This material family is of primary interest in research contexts for lightweight structural applications and advanced functional properties that exploit rare earth alloying effects. Engineers would consider such rare earth intermetallics when conventional aluminum or zinc alloys cannot meet specific requirements for strength-to-weight performance, thermal stability, or specialized electromagnetic or mechanical properties.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2119 | 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) | -0.4651 | eV/atom | — |