SmIn is an intermetallic compound composed of samarium and indium, belonging to the rare-earth intermetallic family. This material is primarily of research and development interest for thermoelectric applications and advanced electronic devices, where rare-earth intermetallics are explored for their potential to convert thermal gradients into electrical energy or vice versa. SmIn represents an experimental composition within the broader class of rare-earth indium compounds, which are studied for semiconductor and semimetal properties in specialized temperature and magnetic field environments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 8,518.5 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 3,910.2 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00190 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5050 | eV/atom | — |