SmSe

semiconductor
· SmSe

SmSe (samarium selenide) is a rare-earth semiconductor compound belonging to the lanthanide chalcogenide family, characterized by ionic bonding between samarium and selenium atoms. While primarily of research interest, SmSe and related rare-earth selenides are investigated for infrared optics, thermoelectric devices, and solid-state physics applications where their narrow bandgap and high refractive index are advantageous. Engineers consider SmSe when conventional semiconductors (Si, GaAs) are unsuitable for mid-to-far infrared wavelengths or when rare-earth electronic properties are essential, though material availability and cost typically limit adoption to specialized defense, sensing, and basic research contexts.

infrared optics and detectorsthermoelectric devicessolid-state physics researchrare-earth semiconductor researchhigh-temperature sensingadvanced materials development

Compliance & Regulations

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Bulk Modulus(K)
Pa
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
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Shear Modulus(G)
Pa
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Density(ρ)
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Band Gap(Eg)2 entries
eV
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
µB
Seebeck Coefficient(S)
µV/K
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries
eV/atom
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

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