Sm₂S₂F₂ is a rare-earth chalcogenide fluoride semiconductor combining samarium with sulfur and fluorine, representing an emerging material in the rare-earth compound family. This composition sits at the intersection of ionic and covalent bonding, making it a subject of research for optoelectronic and photonic applications where rare-earth dopants offer luminescent properties. While not yet widely commercialized, materials in this family are being investigated for solid-state lighting, scintillators, and wavelength-selective optical coatings where the rare-earth element enables unique electronic transitions unavailable in conventional semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 15,925.1 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 8,391.9 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.307 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.233 | eV/atom | — |