Sm2 I6

semiconductor

· Sm2 I6

Sm₂I₆ is an inorganic ionic compound composed of samarium and iodine, belonging to the rare-earth halide semiconductor family. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established industrial production, with potential applications in optoelectronics, photonic devices, and advanced sensing systems where rare-earth halides offer tunable electronic and optical properties. Engineers considering this compound should note it represents an exploratory material class; adoption would depend on specific performance requirements in niche applications where rare-earth halide semiconductors provide advantages over conventional silicon or III-V semiconductors.

research semiconductorsrare-earth photonicsoptoelectronic devicesscintillation detectorsionizing radiation sensingexperimental optical materials

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Bulk Modulus(K)	1,701.7	ksi	—
Shear Modulus(G)	646.9	ksi	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	1.614	eV	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-1.356	eV/atom	—

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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Sm2 I6

Mechanical Properties

Electrical Properties

Other Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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