Yb2 Sm4 S8
semiconductor· Yb2 Sm4 S8
Yb₂Sm₄S₈ is a rare-earth metal sulfide compound combining ytterbium and samarium, classified as a semiconductor material within the lanthanide chalcogenide family. This is primarily a research-phase compound studied for its electronic and optical properties rather than an established commercial material. The rare-earth sulfide family shows promise in photonic, thermoelectric, and specialized semiconductor applications where strong spin-orbit coupling and localized f-electron states offer advantages over conventional semiconductors, though industrial adoption remains limited pending further development and cost reduction.
experimental semiconductorsrare-earth photonicsthermoelectric researchoptical materials developmenthigh-temperature electronicsmaterials research
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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