CaTm2S4 is a calcium-thulium sulfide ceramic compound belonging to the rare-earth sulfide family. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established in high-volume production, with potential applications in optoelectronic devices, solid-state lighting, and thermal management systems where rare-earth-doped ceramics offer luminescence or heat-dissipation properties. Engineers would consider this compound for specialized applications requiring the unique optical or thermal characteristics of rare-earth sulfides, though availability and processing maturity should be verified against conventional alternatives like yttria or alumina-based ceramics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1893 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.347 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.279 | eV/atom | — |