Tm₁Th₃ is an intermetallic compound composed of thulium and thorium, belonging to the rare-earth–actinide materials family. This is primarily a research-phase material studied for its potential in high-temperature structural applications and nuclear fuel systems, where the combination of rare-earth and actinide elements offers opportunities for enhanced thermal stability and specialized nuclear properties. The material remains largely experimental; its practical adoption depends on advances in synthesis, characterization, and demonstration of performance advantages over conventional high-temperature alloys and nuclear materials.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00200 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.03400 | eV/atom | — |