Sm₂In₄ is an intermetallic compound composed of samarium and indium, belonging to the rare-earth intermetallic semiconductor family. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest, investigated for potential applications in thermoelectric devices and specialized electronic components where rare-earth elements provide unique electronic properties. Its significance lies in the rare-earth indium system's potential for high-temperature performance and specific electronic characteristics, though it remains less commercialized than conventional semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 7,593.6 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 3,007.1 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00240 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3580 | eV/atom | — |