Li₁Tm₂Al₁ is an intermetallic semiconductor compound combining lithium, thulium (a rare-earth element), and aluminum. This is a research-phase material rather than an established commercial product; it belongs to the family of rare-earth intermetallics being investigated for potential optoelectronic and quantum applications where the rare-earth element's electronic properties could enable specialized light-emission or information-processing functions. The material's semiconductor character and rare-earth content position it as a candidate for next-generation photonic devices or specialized electronic applications, though its development status and manufacturing scalability remain early-stage.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 54.57 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 36.88 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.03030 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2170 | eV/atom | — |