TbSb5 is an intermetallic ceramic compound composed of terbium and antimony, belonging to the rare-earth pnictide family of materials. This is primarily a research-phase compound studied for its potential thermoelectric and electronic properties rather than a widely commercialized engineering material. The material's notable characteristics within the rare-earth intermetallic family make it of interest in specialized applications where thermal energy conversion, high-temperature stability, or unique electronic behavior is required, though practical industrial deployment remains limited compared to more established ceramic and metallic alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 6.922 | 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) | 0.1719 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2248 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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