Sm₃In₁C₁ is an intermetallic compound combining samarium (a rare-earth lanthanide) with indium and carbon, belonging to the ternary carbide semiconductor family. This material is primarily of research interest for exploring rare-earth intermetallic phases and their electronic properties, rather than established commercial production. Potential applications leverage rare-earth carbides' thermal stability and electronic characteristics in specialized contexts such as high-temperature semiconductors, thermoelectric devices, or advanced ceramics, though maturity and scalability remain limited compared to conventional semiconductor platforms.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 5,371.2 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,674.5 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00410 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.555 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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