Sm1 B6
semiconductor· Sm1 B6
Sm1B6 is a rare-earth hexaboride semiconductor compound combining samarium with boron in a 1:6 stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the rare-earth hexaboride family, which exhibits metallic-like electrical conductivity despite semiconductor classification, making it of significant interest for thermionic and high-temperature electronic applications. Sm1B6 is primarily explored in research contexts for cathode materials, thermal emitters, and specialized electronic devices where thermal stability and electron emission properties are critical; it represents an alternative to more common hexaborides like LaB6 in niche applications requiring samarium's specific electronic characteristics.
thermionic cathodeselectron beam sourceshigh-temperature electronicsresearch materialsthermal emittersspecialty semiconductors
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | — | ksi | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | ksi | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
Regulatory Screening
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