Al3Si2Tm2 is an intermetallic compound combining aluminum, silicon, and thulium—a rare-earth element—that belongs to the semiconductor material family. This is a research-phase compound rather than an established commercial material; it represents exploratory work in rare-earth intermetallic semiconductors, where the addition of thulium is investigated for potential modifications to electronic band structure, thermal properties, or optical characteristics. The material family is of interest in advanced electronics and materials research where rare-earth dopants can enable novel functionality in otherwise conventional Al-Si systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 87.90 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 64.34 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000800 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5170 | eV/atom | — |