K3Sm(AsS4)2 is a rare-earth chalcogenide semiconductor compound combining potassium, samarium, arsenic, and sulfur in a layered crystal structure. This is a research-phase material studied primarily for its potential as a wide-bandgap semiconductor and photonic material, rather than an established industrial compound. The rare-earth and arsenic-sulfur framework places it in the family of functional inorganic semiconductors being explored for nonlinear optical effects, infrared applications, and exotic electronic properties that differ from conventional Si or III-V semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.200 | eV | — |