SmNiC2
metalSmNiC₂ is an intermetallic compound combining samarium (a rare earth element), nickel, and carbon, belonging to the family of rare earth nickel carbides. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established in high-volume industrial production, with potential applications in high-temperature structural materials and magnetic applications where rare earth intermetallics offer unique property combinations. Engineers considering SmNiC₂ would typically be evaluating it for specialized aerospace, energy, or materials science applications where its rare earth content and intermetallic bonding structure could provide advantages in extreme environments or where specific magnetic or thermal properties are advantageous.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | — | kg/m³ | — | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | — | eV | — | — | |
| ↳ | — | eV | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — | |
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | — | µV/K | — | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |