Na₂Sm₆Si₂S₁₄ is a rare-earth sulfide semiconductor compound combining sodium, samarium, silicon, and sulfur elements in a complex crystal structure. This material belongs to the emerging family of rare-earth chalcogenide semiconductors, primarily investigated in research settings for optoelectronic and photonic applications due to samarium's unique electronic and luminescent properties. Engineers and researchers consider rare-earth sulfides like this compound for niche applications requiring tunable bandgaps, infrared emission, or specialized photonic behavior where conventional semiconductors fall short.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.074 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.770 | eV/atom | — |