SmMg2Ni9 is an intermetallic compound in the samarium-magnesium-nickel system, combining rare-earth and transition metals to form a complex crystalline structure. This material is primarily of research interest in hydrogen storage and battery applications, where the intermetallic phase can reversibly absorb and release hydrogen, making it a candidate for advanced energy storage systems and metal hydride technologies. Compared to conventional nickel-metal hydride formulations, rare-earth intermetallics like SmMg2Ni9 offer the potential for improved cycle life and modified thermodynamic properties, though commercial deployment remains limited and development is ongoing in academic and specialized industrial settings.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2704 | 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) | 0.00620 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3038 | eV/atom | — |