Sm1 Cd1 Au2
semiconductor· Sm1 Cd1 Au2
SmCdAu₂ is an intermetallic compound combining samarium (rare earth), cadmium, and gold in a 1:1:2 stoichiometric ratio. This is a research-phase material studied primarily for its electronic and structural properties within the broader family of rare-earth intermetallics, rather than a commercially established engineering material. Interest in such compounds stems from their potential applications in thermoelectric devices, magnetism, and semiconducting systems where rare-earth elements provide tunable electronic behavior; however, practical adoption is limited by synthesis complexity, cadmium toxicity concerns, and the high cost of gold.
thermoelectric researchrare-earth intermetallicssemiconductor physics (research)materials characterization studiescondensed-matter experimentation
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | — | Pa | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | Pa | — | — |
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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