Rb3Tm1 is an intermetallic compound composed of rubidium and thulium, classified as a semiconductor material. This is a research-stage compound not commonly encountered in mainstream engineering applications; intermetallics containing alkali metals like rubidium are typically studied for specialized electronic and photonic properties rather than structural applications. The material belongs to a family of rare-earth and alkali-metal intermetallics being explored for potential use in advanced electronics, quantum materials research, and specialized optical devices where unique electronic band structures may offer advantages over conventional semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 829.9 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 515.3 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00440 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.5700 | eV/atom | — |