Tb₂Co₂Si₂ is an intermetallic compound combining terbium (a rare-earth element), cobalt, and silicon, classified as a semiconductor with potential magnetic and thermal properties arising from its rare-earth constituent. This material is primarily of research interest in condensed matter physics and materials science, where rare-earth intermetallics are explored for applications requiring controlled magnetic behavior, magnetocaloric effects, or specialized electronic properties. While not yet widely deployed in mainstream engineering applications, compounds in this material family are investigated for next-generation refrigeration systems, magnetic device components, and high-performance electronics where rare-earth elements unlock performance unavailable in conventional alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 14,518.3 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 7,910.4 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00250 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7160 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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