Sm₄Zn₂S₈ is a rare-earth–transition metal sulfide compound belonging to the family of ternary chalcogenides. This is primarily a research material studied for its potential semiconducting properties arising from the combination of samarium (a lanthanide) and zinc in a sulfide matrix. The compound is not widely commercialized but represents an emerging class of materials being investigated for optoelectronic, photonic, and solid-state device applications where rare-earth doping or rare-earth–metal sulfide chemistry offers advantages in luminescence, magnetic response, or bandgap engineering.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.400 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.696 | eV/atom | — |