Lu₂TlHg is an intermetallic compound combining lutetium, thallium, and mercury—a rare ternary system that falls within the broader family of heavy-metal and rare-earth intermetallics. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established commercial use; it represents exploratory work in solid-state chemistry aimed at understanding phase relationships and physical properties in complex metal systems. The combination of rare-earth (Lu), post-transition (Tl), and liquid-metal (Hg) elements makes this compound notable for investigating unconventional electronic and structural behavior, with potential relevance to thermoelectric or other functional material development.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00490 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3730 | eV/atom | — |