Br6Sm2 is a rare-earth bromine compound belonging to the samarium halide family, investigated as a potential semiconductor material in solid-state electronics research. This compound represents an emerging class of materials being explored for specialized optoelectronic and quantum applications where rare-earth elements provide unique electronic properties; however, it remains primarily in experimental development rather than established commercial production. The samarium halide family is of particular interest for high-refractive-index optical components and potential use in next-generation semiconductor devices where conventional materials reach performance limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 4,341.4 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,349.6 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.711 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.969 | eV/atom | — |