SmCuS2 is an intermetallic compound composed of samarium, copper, and sulfur, belonging to the rare-earth chalcogenide family. This material is primarily of research and exploratory interest rather than established industrial production, investigated for potential applications in thermoelectric devices, magnetic materials, and solid-state electronics where rare-earth elements provide unique electronic and thermal properties. Engineers considering SmCuS2 would be engaging in advanced materials development rather than selecting from proven, high-volume alternatives, making it relevant for projects prioritizing novel functionality—such as energy conversion or low-temperature applications—over conventional performance metrics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 81.78 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2900 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 41.59 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.933 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.180 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -133.4 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.512 | eV/atom | — |