Sm1 Ge1 O3
semiconductor· Sm1 Ge1 O3
SmGeO₃ (samarium germanate) is a ceramic semiconductor compound belonging to the rare-earth germanate family, combining samarium oxide with germanium oxide in a 1:1:3 stoichiometric ratio. This material is primarily of research interest for its potential in photonic and electronic applications, particularly where wide bandgap semiconductors and optical transparency are advantageous. Samarium germanates are investigated for scintillator applications, radiation detection, and potential use in advanced optoelectronic devices, though they remain largely experimental compounds without widespread commercial production compared to more established rare-earth ceramics like yttria or gadolinium compounds.
radiation detection and scintillatorsresearch optoelectronicshigh-temperature ceramicsrare-earth compound researchphotonic materials developmentexperimental semiconductors
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 | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
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