Tb₁Cd₂ is an intermetallic compound composed of terbium and cadmium, belonging to the rare-earth intermetallic semiconductor family. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established in widespread industrial production, with potential applications in thermoelectric devices and magnetic semiconductors that exploit the unique electronic properties of rare-earth elements. Engineers would consider this compound for specialized applications requiring the combination of rare-earth magnetism with semiconductor functionality, though material availability and processing challenges limit its current use compared to more established alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 9,013.2 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 4,337.6 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00240 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3460 | eV/atom | — |