Sm4 Ge4 O14
semiconductor· Sm4 Ge4 O14
Sm₄Ge₄O₁₄ is a rare-earth germanate ceramic compound combining samarium (a lanthanide) with germanium and oxygen in a complex oxide structure. This material belongs to the family of rare-earth germanates, which are primarily studied for their potential in photonic and optoelectronic applications due to their optical transparency and rare-earth ion luminescence properties. While not yet widely deployed in high-volume industrial production, germanate ceramics are of interest for specialized applications requiring UV-visible transparency, thermal stability, and rare-earth doping capabilities—areas where they may offer advantages over conventional silicates or phosphates.
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Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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