Tb₄Co₄I₂ is an intermetallic semiconductor compound combining terbium, cobalt, and iodine—a research-phase material being studied for potential applications in advanced electronic and magnetic devices. This composition falls within the rare-earth transition metal halide family, an emerging area of materials science focused on tuning electronic and magnetic properties through controlled stoichiometry. While not yet in established commercial production, materials in this class are investigated for their potential in spintronics, magnetoelectronics, and solid-state devices where rare-earth elements provide strong magnetic coupling and iodine enables layered or modulated crystal structures.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 9,625.7 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 4,873.3 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.06800 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6750 | eV/atom | — |