Sm₁Ag₂Hg₁ is an intermetallic compound combining samarium (a rare earth element), silver, and mercury in a defined stoichiometric ratio. This is a research-phase material rather than an established commercial alloy; such rare earth-silver-mercury compounds are typically investigated for semiconductor and thermoelectric properties in academic and specialized materials research contexts. The material's potential relevance lies in niche applications requiring specific electronic or thermal transport characteristics, though practical deployment remains limited due to the toxicity concerns associated with mercury and the high cost of rare earth elements.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 11,119.6 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,164 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.03320 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2840 | eV/atom | — |