Fe₂Ge₂Tm₁ is an intermetallic semiconductor compound combining iron, germanium, and thulium—a rare-earth transition metal system. This is a research-phase material rather than an established commercial product; compounds in this family are investigated for their electronic and magnetic properties that could enable specialized device applications where conventional semiconductors fall short. The inclusion of thulium, a lanthanide, introduces potential for rare-earth-enhanced functionality in photonics, magnetoelectronics, or high-temperature semiconductor applications where thermal stability and rare-earth physics matter.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 133.2 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 57.67 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01500 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4660 | eV/atom | — |