Sm₂Fe₂Si₂ is an intermetallic compound combining samarium (a rare-earth element), iron, and silicon into a crystalline semiconductor structure. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established production use, investigated for potential applications in magnetic and electronic device systems where the rare-earth and transition-metal coupling can be engineered for specific functional properties. The compound exemplifies the rare-earth intermetallic family, which is actively explored for advanced magnetics, thermoelectrics, and high-performance electronics where conventional semiconductors or alloys are insufficient.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 92.06 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 52.15 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00990 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5940 | eV/atom | — |