SmCu₃Te₃ is an intermetallic compound combining samarium (a rare earth element) with copper and tellurium, forming a ternary metal system. This material is primarily of research and theoretical interest rather than established industrial production, studied for its potential electronic and thermoelectric properties arising from rare earth–transition metal–chalcogen interactions. Applications remain largely experimental, with interest focused on advanced functional materials where rare earth metallics could enable next-generation thermoelectric devices, magnetic systems, or electronic components requiring tailored electronic band structure.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 7.031 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.6530 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.05110 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5183 | eV/atom | — |