Cd₂S₈Sm₄ is an experimental rare-earth cadmium sulfide compound belonging to the ternary semiconductor family. This material combines cadmium sulfide (a traditional II-VI semiconductor) with samarium, a lanthanide element, to create a mixed-metal sulfide with potential optoelectronic and photonic properties. Research-phase compounds of this type are investigated for next-generation photovoltaic devices, luminescent applications, and solid-state lighting where rare-earth doping can tune bandgap and light-emission characteristics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 57.37 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | -3.420 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.764 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.723 | eV/atom | — |