Tb₃In₁C₁ is an intermetallic compound combining terbium (a rare-earth element), indium, and carbon, classified as a semiconductor material. This is a research-phase compound rather than an established commercial material; it belongs to the family of rare-earth intermetallic carbides, which are of interest for their unique electronic and thermal properties. The material is notable within materials science as a candidate for investigating how rare-earth elements and post-transition metals interact with carbon to create semiconducting phases with potential applications in high-temperature electronics and specialized optical devices.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 39.90 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 21.00 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00750 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.560 | eV/atom | — |