SmI (samarium iodide) is an organometallic compound and strong reducing agent used primarily in synthetic organic chemistry and materials research rather than as a structural or functional engineering material. While not a conventional semiconductor in electronic device applications, this compound belongs to the lanthanide halide family and serves specialized roles in laboratory and industrial synthesis, particularly in coupling reactions and reductive transformations. SmI₂ is notable for its ability to enable otherwise difficult organic reactions, making it valuable in pharmaceutical manufacturing and fine chemical production where its reducing power and selectivity offer advantages over conventional reagents.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 50.10 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 33.96 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01370 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.9420 | eV/atom | — |