Terbium phosphide (TbP) is a rare-earth ceramic compound belonging to the monopnictide family, characterized by a rock-salt crystal structure and strong ionic-covalent bonding. This material is primarily explored in research and specialized semiconductor applications where its unique electronic and thermal properties offer advantages in high-temperature and high-pressure environments. TbP is notable for its potential in thermoelectric devices, optical systems requiring rare-earth functionality, and as a model compound for studying lanthanide physics, though it remains less commercially established than more common ceramics used in structural applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 12,918.5 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2200 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 9,395.5 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2469 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -7.710 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.708 | eV/atom | — |