Sm₁Dy₁Hg₂ is an intermetallic semiconductor compound combining rare-earth elements (samarium and dysprosium) with mercury. This material belongs to the family of rare-earth mercury compounds, which are primarily investigated in research contexts for their unique electronic and magnetic properties rather than established industrial production. The combination of rare-earth elements in a mercury-based matrix offers potential for specialized applications in thermoelectric devices, magnetic materials research, and high-performance semiconductors, though practical engineering use remains limited pending further development and characterization of processing methods and long-term reliability.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 68.70 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 20.88 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.03730 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4990 | eV/atom | — |