Cu3SmS3 is a ternary copper samarium sulfide compound belonging to the semiconductor material family, composed of copper, samarium (a rare earth element), and sulfur. This is a research-phase material studied primarily for its electronic and photonic properties rather than established industrial production. Cu3SmS3 and related rare-earth copper chalcogenides are of interest in thermoelectric applications, photovoltaic research, and potential optoelectronic devices due to the combination of copper's conductivity and samarium's magnetic/optical properties, though practical applications remain largely exploratory compared to conventional semiconductor alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.820 | eV | — |