Sm(CuTe)₃ is a ternary intermetallic semiconductor compound combining samarium, copper, and tellurium in a 1:1:3 stoichiometry. This material belongs to the class of rare-earth-based chalcogenides and remains primarily a research compound rather than an established commercial material. The compound is of interest in solid-state physics and materials science for its potential thermoelectric and electronic properties arising from the combination of rare-earth and transition-metal elements with a heavy chalcogen.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.2300 | eV | — |