Sm₄GaSbS₉ is a rare-earth-containing sulfide semiconductor compound combining samarium, gallium, antimony, and sulfur in a quaternary crystal structure. This material belongs to the family of chalcogenide semiconductors and is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established commercial production. The compound is investigated for optoelectronic and photonic applications where its bandgap and crystal properties may enable infrared detection, solid-state lighting, or nonlinear optical functionality; such rare-earth chalcogenides represent an emerging frontier for next-generation wide-bandgap and mid-IR semiconductor devices.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.230 | eV | — |