Si₂Rh₂Tm₁ is an intermetallic semiconductor compound combining silicon, rhodium, and thulium in a defined stoichiometric ratio. This is a research-phase material rather than a production commodity; it belongs to the rare-earth transition metal silicide family, which has attracted attention for potential thermoelectric and high-temperature electronic applications due to the combination of a semiconducting base (silicon) with catalytically active and rare-earth elements. Engineers considering this material should recognize it as an experimental compound whose properties and reproducibility are still being characterized in academic and specialized industrial settings.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 159.1 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 84.09 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00740 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.044 | eV/atom | — |