Sn1Sm1Au1 is an intermetallic compound combining tin, samarium, and gold in a 1:1:1 stoichiometric ratio. This is a research-phase material rather than an established engineering commodity; intermetallic compounds of this type are investigated primarily for their potential in electronic and photonic applications due to unique electronic properties arising from rare-earth (samarium) incorporation with precious metal (gold) and post-transition metal (tin) character. The material family is notable in semiconductor research for exploring novel band structures and quantum properties, though practical industrial deployment remains limited pending further characterization and scalability advances.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 80.40 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 35.58 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.1221 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8730 | eV/atom | — |