Sm4 Cu4 S8
semiconductor· Sm4 Cu4 S8
Sm₄Cu₄S₈ is a ternary semiconductor compound combining samarium (a rare-earth element), copper, and sulfur. This material belongs to the family of rare-earth chalcogenides and represents an experimental composition of interest in solid-state physics and materials chemistry research rather than established commercial production. The compound's potential applications lie in thermoelectric devices, optoelectronic components, and advanced energy conversion systems where rare-earth semiconductors offer tunable electronic and thermal properties; however, practical adoption remains limited by synthesis complexity, cost, and the need for further characterization compared to more conventional semiconductor alternatives.
thermoelectric devicesrare-earth semiconductors (research)solid-state physicsoptoelectronic researchenergy conversion materials (experimental)materials chemistry investigations
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | — | Pa | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | Pa | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
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