SmCo2 is a samarium-cobalt intermetallic compound belonging to the rare-earth permanent magnet family, characterized by high magnetic anisotropy and strong magnetic coupling between samarium and cobalt atoms. This material is widely used in high-temperature magnetic applications, including aerospace actuators, oil-well logging tools, and precision instrumentation, where its magnetic properties remain stable beyond the operating limits of ferrite or neodymium magnets. Engineers select SmCo2-based systems when thermal stability, corrosion resistance, and reliability in extreme environments outweigh cost considerations, making it essential for applications in jet engines, satellite systems, and deep-subsea equipment.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 18,270.4 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3700 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 5,174.9 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3444 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 2.844 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 25.96 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1453 | eV/atom | — |