Sm6Cu2Ge2S14 is a rare-earth chalcogenide semiconductor compound combining samarium, copper, germanium, and sulfur. This material belongs to an emerging class of mixed-metal sulfides being investigated for thermoelectric and optoelectronic applications, where the rare-earth element and multi-cationic framework enable tunable band structure and phonon scattering. As a research-phase compound rather than a commercial material, it represents the potential of complex chalcogenide systems to achieve enhanced performance in energy conversion and solid-state devices through compositional engineering.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 71.24 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 37.21 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 1.780 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.597 | eV/atom | — |