Cd₆Tm₂ is an intermetallic compound combining cadmium and thulium, belonging to the rare-earth intermetallic family. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established commercial production, with potential applications in specialized electronic and photonic devices that leverage rare-earth elements' unique electronic and optical properties. The compound represents an exploratory composition within the broader cadmium-rare-earth system, where such materials are investigated for their potential in semiconductor applications, though practical engineering use remains limited pending further characterization and process development.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00190 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2750 | eV/atom | — |