SmAs (samarium arsenide) is a binary intermetallic semiconductor compound belonging to the rare-earth pnictide family. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest, studied for potential applications in high-frequency electronics, photonic devices, and thermoelectric systems where rare-earth semiconductors offer unique electronic band structures. SmAs and related rare-earth arsenides are explored as alternatives to conventional III-V semiconductors in specialized applications requiring strong spin-orbit coupling or enhanced carrier mobility at extreme temperatures.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00140 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.121 | eV/atom | — |