SmFe2O4 is an inverse spinel ferrite ceramic compound combining samarium (a rare-earth element) with iron oxide, forming a magnetic semiconductor material. This composition belongs to the rare-earth ferrite family and is primarily of research and developmental interest for applications requiring magnetic and dielectric properties at elevated temperatures. SmFe2O4 is explored in microwave device engineering, magnetic sensor applications, and emerging electromagnet technologies where rare-earth ferrites offer advantages over conventional ferromagnetic materials in terms of Curie temperature stability and electromagnetic performance.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00290 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.959 | eV/atom | — |