Sm12Ir4 is an intermetallic compound composed of samarium and iridium, belonging to the rare-earth intermetallic family of semiconductors. This material is primarily of research interest for its electronic and magnetic properties, with potential applications in thermoelectric devices and specialized high-temperature semiconducting systems. Sm12Ir4 represents an experimental composition within rare-earth intermetallic systems, where the 12:4 stoichiometry may offer unique band structure characteristics compared to more conventional semiconductors, though it has not yet achieved widespread industrial adoption.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 58.78 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 19.97 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00120 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5490 | eV/atom | — |