Sm₂Ti₂Ge₂ is an intermetallic semiconductor compound combining samarium (a rare-earth element), titanium, and germanium in a defined stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the family of rare-earth transition metal germanides, which are primarily investigated in materials science research for their electronic and thermal properties rather than in established high-volume industrial applications. The compound represents an emerging class of materials of interest for thermoelectric applications, quantum materials research, and potential optoelectronic devices, where the combination of rare-earth and transition metal d-electrons can produce unique electronic band structures.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 82.06 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 32.61 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01090 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6530 | eV/atom | — |