Sm6Cu2Sn2S14 is a rare-earth metal sulfide semiconductor compound combining samarium, copper, tin, and sulfur elements. This material belongs to the family of complex chalcogenide semiconductors and appears to be primarily a research compound rather than an established commercial material; such rare-earth sulfides are investigated for their potential in thermoelectric applications, solid-state electronics, and photovoltaic devices where the combination of rare-earth and transition metals can create favorable band structures and charge transport properties.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 9,498.4 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 4,379.1 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.601 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.577 | eV/atom | — |