Sm2 Zn6 Ge3
semiconductor· Sm2 Zn6 Ge3
Sm₂Zn₆Ge₃ is an intermetallic compound combining samarium (a rare earth element), zinc, and germanium in a fixed stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the class of rare-earth-containing semiconductors and is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial production. The compound is investigated for potential applications in thermoelectric devices and solid-state electronics where rare-earth intermetallics offer tunable band gaps and thermal properties, though it remains largely exploratory and is not yet deployed in mainstream engineering applications.
thermoelectric energy conversion (research)rare-earth semiconductorssolid-state electronics (experimental)materials science researchintermetallic phase studies
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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