Tm₁Mg₁Au₂ is an experimental intermetallic compound combining thulium, magnesium, and gold in a stoichiometric ratio, classified as a semiconductor. This ternary system represents a rare-earth–alkaline-earth–noble-metal alloy family under active research investigation, rather than an established commercial material. The compound's potential lies in exploring novel electronic, optical, or thermoelectric properties that arise from the interplay of lanthanide (Tm), light metal (Mg), and precious metal (Au) phases—a combination uncommon in conventional engineering alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 94.00 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 24.66 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00830 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8450 | eV/atom | — |