SmNiAs is an intermetallic compound combining samarium (a rare earth element), nickel, and arsenic in a 1:1:1 stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the family of rare earth-based semiconductors and is primarily of research interest rather than established commercial production. The compound exhibits semiconductor behavior and is investigated for potential applications in thermoelectric devices, magnetic semiconductors, and high-performance electronic materials where rare earth elements provide unique electronic and magnetic properties not achievable in conventional semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 110.9 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 53.22 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.04840 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.059 | eV/atom | — |