Tm₁Cr₂Si₂ is a ternary intermetallic semiconductor compound combining thulium, chromium, and silicon in a layered structure characteristic of the T2 Zintl phase family. This material is primarily of research interest for thermoelectric and electronic applications, where its semiconducting properties and moderate elastic stiffness make it relevant for studying phonon scattering mechanisms and charge transport in complex crystal structures. While not yet widely deployed in commercial products, compounds in this family are explored for next-generation thermoelectric generators and solid-state electronics where tunable band gaps and low lattice thermal conductivity are advantageous.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 20,223 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 9,183.8 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000700 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3820 | eV/atom | — |