Te₁Sm₁ is a binary intermetallic compound combining tellurium and samarium, belonging to the rare-earth telluride semiconductor family. This material is primarily of research interest for its potential thermoelectric and optoelectronic properties; it is not yet widely commercialized but represents the broader class of rare-earth chalcogenides being investigated for next-generation energy conversion and sensing applications where unusual electronic band structures offer advantages over conventional semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 63.60 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 35.16 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02170 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.417 | eV/atom | — |