Tb8Hg is an intermetallic compound composed of terbium and mercury, classified as a ceramic material within the broader family of rare-earth intermetallics. This is a research-phase material not yet established in widespread commercial production; compounds in this family are primarily of scientific interest for investigating electronic properties, magnetic behavior, and crystal structure relationships in rare-earth systems. Engineering consideration of Tb8Hg would be limited to specialized research contexts exploring novel functional materials, magnetic devices, or high-density applications where the unique combination of a heavy rare earth and mercury offers potential advantages over conventional alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 8.958 | kg/m³ | 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) | 0.03570 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.05139 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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