Tb₂Cl₂ is a rare-earth chloride compound classified as a semiconductor, consisting of terbium and chlorine in a 1:1 ratio. This material belongs to the lanthanide halide family and remains primarily in research and development stages, with potential applications in optoelectronic devices, magnetic materials, and specialized electronic components that leverage rare-earth properties. Engineers would consider this compound for high-performance applications requiring unique magnetic or luminescent characteristics inherent to terbium chemistry, though practical implementation is currently limited to specialized research environments rather than mainstream industrial production.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 4,128.8 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,213.3 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.08510 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.512 | eV/atom | — |