SmCoSi₂ is an intermetallic compound combining samarium, cobalt, and silicon, belonging to the rare-earth transition metal silicide family. This material is primarily of research interest for high-temperature applications and magnetic applications, as the samarium-cobalt base provides potential for enhanced strength and thermal stability, while the silicide structure offers oxidation resistance. SmCoSi₂ and related rare-earth silicides are being investigated for aerospace components, magnetic devices, and high-temperature structural applications where conventional alloys reach their limits, though industrial adoption remains limited compared to established superalloys and permanent magnets.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2352 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7445 | eV/atom | — |