Sn1Tm1Au1 is an intermetallic compound combining tin, thulium, and gold—a rare-earth-containing ternary system primarily investigated in materials research rather than established commercial production. This semiconductor compound is of interest for fundamental studies in intermetallic phases and potential applications where the unique electronic properties arising from rare-earth (thulium) and noble metal (gold) constituents may be exploited. The material remains largely experimental, with relevance to researchers exploring novel semiconducting phases and specialized electronic or photonic devices rather than high-volume engineering applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 87.63 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 41.66 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.1463 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8520 | eV/atom | — |