Sm2 Sb2 Te2
semiconductor· Sm2 Sb2 Te2
Sm₂Sb₂Te₂ is a ternary chalcogenide semiconductor compound combining samarium, antimony, and tellurium in a layered crystal structure. This material belongs to the rare-earth chalcogenide family and is primarily investigated in research contexts for thermoelectric and optoelectronic applications, where its narrow bandgap and potential for phonon scattering make it attractive for energy conversion and light-emission devices. Engineers consider such materials when conventional semiconductors (Si, GaAs) cannot meet requirements for mid-infrared response, high-temperature stability, or enhanced thermoelectric figure of merit in specialized applications.
thermoelectric power generationinfrared photodetectorsexperimental optoelectronicshigh-temperature semiconductorsresearch-phase materials
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
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