Sm4 Sb4 O16

semiconductor

· Sm4 Sb4 O16

Sm₄Sb₄O₁₆ is a mixed-valence samarium antimony oxide ceramic compound belonging to the rare-earth pyrochlore or defect-perovskite family of semiconductors. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for its potential in ionic conductivity, photocatalysis, and advanced electronic applications, with particular interest in oxygen-ion transport mechanisms and visible-light-driven catalytic processes. The combination of rare-earth (samarium) and metalloid (antimony) elements in a structured oxide lattice makes it notable for exploratory work in solid-state electrochemistry and environmental remediation, though it remains largely a laboratory compound without widespread commercial deployment.

solid oxide fuel cells (experimental)photocatalytic degradation (research)ion-conducting electrolytes (development)environmental remediation catalystsrare-earth oxide electronics (advanced research)oxygen-vacancy transport studies

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	2.339	eV	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-2.531	eV/atom	—

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Sm4 Sb4 O16

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