Tb8Ti12Si16 is an intermetallic compound combining terbium, titanium, and silicon in a fixed stoichiometric ratio, belonging to the class of rare-earth transition-metal silicides. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established industrial production, with potential applications in high-temperature structural applications, magnetic materials, or specialized electronic devices that exploit the combined properties of rare-earth and transition-metal elements. Engineers would consider this compound for applications requiring thermal stability, specific magnetic behavior, or electronic functionality at elevated temperatures where conventional alloys fail.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00330 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7660 | eV/atom | — |