RbSmTe₂ is an intermetallic semiconductor compound composed of rubidium, samarium, and tellurium. This material belongs to the rare-earth telluride family and is primarily of research interest for its potential thermoelectric and optoelectronic properties, rather than established commercial applications. The combination of a rare-earth element (samarium) with alkali metal (rubidium) and chalcogen (tellurium) suggests potential use in next-generation solid-state devices where low thermal conductivity and electronic tunability are valuable.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 4,301.2 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,830.1 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.291 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.477 | eV/atom | — |