Sm3CuGeSe7
metal· JVASP-56452· Sm3CuGeSe7
Sm₃CuGeSe₇ is a rare-earth ternary chalcogenide compound combining samarium, copper, germanium, and selenium in a layered crystal structure. This is a research-phase material primarily investigated for its thermoelectric and semiconducting properties rather than established industrial production. The material family shows promise in solid-state energy conversion and photovoltaic applications due to the synergistic effects of rare-earth elements and chalcogenide chemistry, offering potential advantages in thermal-to-electrical conversion efficiency that would distinguish it from conventional thermoelectric alloys.
thermoelectric deviceswaste heat recoverysemiconducting compounds (research)solid-state energy conversionphotovoltaic researchhigh-temperature applications
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2353 | lb/in³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.137 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -191.3 | µV/K | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.355 | eV/atom | — |
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Regulatory Screening
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