Sm₃S₄ is a rare-earth sulfide ceramic compound composed of samarium and sulfur, belonging to the class of lanthanide chalcogenides. This material is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest, valued for its unique combination of ionic and covalent bonding character typical of rare-earth sulfides. Applications leverage its thermal stability, refractory properties, and potential use in high-temperature environments, though commercial adoption remains limited compared to more established oxide ceramics; it is particularly explored in specialized optical, thermal management, and materials science contexts where rare-earth properties offer advantages over conventional alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 6.849 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1235 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.9616 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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