Pd₂SnTm is an intermetallic compound combining palladium, tin, and thulium in a fixed stoichiometric ratio. This is a research-stage material rather than an established commercial compound; intermetallics in this family are of interest for their potential thermal stability, electronic properties, and possible applications where rare-earth doping (thulium) offers functional advantages such as magnetism or optical activity. The palladium-tin base provides established chemical stability, while thulium incorporation remains largely in exploratory phases for advanced semiconductor or magnetoelectronic device concepts.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 16,969.4 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 3,655 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01440 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8850 | eV/atom | — |