Sm₂I₂O₂ is a rare-earth oxyiodide semiconductor compound containing samarium, combining ionic and covalent bonding characteristics typical of lanthanide mixed-anion materials. This is primarily a research-stage compound studied for its potential in optoelectronic and photonic applications, as the rare-earth element and mixed-anion structure can enable tunable bandgap and luminescent properties; such materials are of interest as alternatives to conventional semiconductors in specialized optical devices, though industrial adoption remains limited compared to established III-V or II-VI semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 43.11 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 27.97 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.661 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.869 | eV/atom | — |