Rh₂In₄Sm₂ is an intermetallic compound combining rhodium, indium, and samarium—a rare-earth-containing ternary system that exists primarily in research and materials development contexts rather than established commercial production. This compound belongs to the family of intermetallic semiconductors and is of interest for its electronic and structural properties, though it remains largely experimental; such rare-earth intermetallics are typically investigated for potential applications in high-performance electronics, thermoelectric devices, or specialized magnetic systems where the combination of transition metal and lanthanide elements can produce unusual band structures or phonon behavior.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 88.63 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 31.64 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00100 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6070 | eV/atom | — |