Sm8C12 is a samarium carbide ceramic compound belonging to the rare-earth carbide family, likely a mixed-valence or complex carbide phase with potential for high-temperature structural applications. This material exists primarily in research and development contexts, where rare-earth carbides are investigated for their exceptional hardness, thermal stability, and potential use in extreme-environment applications where conventional ceramics reach their limits.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01990 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3430 | eV/atom | — |