Tm1Ta1Os2 is an intermetallic compound combining thulium, tantalum, and osmium, representing an experimental refractory metal alloy in the semiconductor class. This material belongs to the family of high-entropy and multi-component intermetallics being investigated for extreme-environment applications where conventional alloys reach their thermal and mechanical limits. The combination of refractory metals (tantalum and osmium) with rare-earth elements (thulium) suggests potential for high-temperature structural applications, though industrial deployment remains largely in the research phase.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 31,942.1 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 14,492.2 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01270 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4010 | eV/atom | — |