Sm₂Se₄ is a rare-earth metal selenide compound belonging to the lanthanide chalcogenide family, combining samarium with selenium in a stoichiometric ratio. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established commercial production, investigated for its potential in optoelectronic and photonic applications due to the electronic properties characteristic of rare-earth semiconductors. The samarium-selenium system is studied as part of broader efforts to develop materials for infrared absorption, photovoltaic devices, and potential thermoelectric applications where rare-earth element contributions to bandgap engineering are valuable.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01240 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.689 | eV/atom | — |