Tb8Ga is an intermetallic ceramic compound composed of terbium and gallium, representing a rare-earth metal–semiconductor ceramic hybrid material. This compound belongs to the family of rare-earth gallides, which are primarily investigated in research contexts for their potential in high-temperature applications, magnetic materials, and semiconductor device development. Tb8Ga is notable for combining the magnetic properties characteristic of terbium with the electronic behavior of gallium compounds, making it of interest to materials researchers exploring advanced functional ceramics, though industrial applications remain limited compared to more established rare-earth compounds.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3001 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.05340 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.09510 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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