Sm₆Nb₂O₁₄ is a rare-earth niobate ceramic compound belonging to the family of complex oxide semiconductors, composed of samarium and niobium oxides. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for potential applications in advanced ceramics and solid-state electronics, where rare-earth niobates are explored for their ionic conductivity, photocatalytic activity, and thermal stability; it represents an emerging material class rather than an established commercial product, with relevance to developers working on next-generation ceramic electrolytes, photocatalytic devices, or high-temperature functional ceramics.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.658 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.481 | eV/atom | — |