Tm₁₀Sb₆ is an intermetallic compound composed of thulium and antimony, belonging to the rare-earth pnictide semiconductor family. This material is primarily of research interest for thermoelectric and low-temperature electronic applications, where rare-earth intermetallics are investigated for their potential to convert thermal gradients into electrical current or function in cryogenic environments. Compared to conventional semiconductors, rare-earth pnictides like Tm₁₀Sb₆ offer tunable electronic properties and are studied as candidates for next-generation thermoelectric devices, though they remain largely in the experimental phase without widespread commercial deployment.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00700 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8570 | eV/atom | — |