Tm1Nb1Os2 is an experimental intermetallic compound combining thulium, niobium, and osmium—a rare-earth refractory metal system. This material belongs to the class of high-entropy or multi-principal-element intermetallics, which are primarily under research investigation rather than in established commercial production. The osmium and niobium components suggest potential for extremely high-temperature applications and wear resistance, while the thulium addition may influence crystal structure and electronic properties; such compounds are of interest in advanced materials research where conventional superalloys or ceramics reach performance limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.04620 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3210 | eV/atom | — |