Sm₁Sn₁Rh₂ is an intermetallic semiconductor compound combining samarium, tin, and rhodium in a defined stoichiometric ratio. This is a research-phase material studied for its electronic and structural properties, belonging to the broader family of rare-earth intermetallics that show promise for thermoelectric and semiconductor applications. Engineers would investigate this composition for potential use in specialized electronic devices where the unique combination of rare-earth and transition metal elements offers unconventional band structure or transport properties unavailable in conventional semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 132.6 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 13.52 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01500 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6950 | eV/atom | — |