Sm₃GaC is an experimental ternary carbide compound combining samarium (a rare-earth element), gallium, and carbon. This material belongs to the family of rare-earth metal carbides, which are primarily of research interest for their potential in high-temperature structural applications and as precursors for advanced ceramic composites. While not yet widely commercialized, rare-earth carbides are being investigated for extreme environment applications where conventional materials degrade, and for specialty electronic or photonic devices exploiting rare-earth luminescent or magnetic properties.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 71.67 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 49.36 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01660 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3590 | eV/atom | — |