SmYFe17 is an intermetallic compound in the rare-earth iron family, combining samarium (Sm) and yttrium (Y) with iron (Fe) in a fixed stoichiometric ratio. This material is primarily of research and development interest for permanent magnet applications, where the rare-earth iron backbone offers potential for high magnetic performance at reduced cost compared to conventional rare-earth magnets. SmYFe17 and related ThMn12-type structure compounds are investigated as alternatives to Nd-Fe-B magnets, particularly where thermal stability, corrosion resistance, or material abundance considerations drive material selection.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 8.273 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.04010 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.00181 | eV/atom | — |