Tm1Au1 is an intermetallic compound composed of thulium and gold in a 1:1 stoichiometric ratio, classified as a semiconductor material. This is an experimental or research-phase compound; intermetallic semiconductors of this type are investigated for potential applications requiring high electrical resistivity combined with metallic mechanical properties, though commercial adoption remains limited. The Tm-Au system represents an emerging materials platform where rare-earth and noble-metal combinations may offer unique electronic behavior or specialized functional properties not readily available in conventional semiconductors or metals.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 14,528 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 5,288.1 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00720 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.9550 | eV/atom | — |