Tm₂Al₁Zn₁ is an intermetallic compound combining thulium (a rare-earth element), aluminum, and zinc—a material class of growing interest in solid-state physics and materials research. This composition represents an experimental or specialized semiconductor system, with the rare-earth component suggesting potential applications in magnetic or optoelectronic devices where rare-earth elements provide unique electronic or magnetic properties. Engineers would evaluate this material primarily in research and development contexts exploring rare-earth intermetallics for advanced electronics, rather than as an established engineering choice for conventional applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 9,891.6 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 6,483.2 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02210 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4040 | eV/atom | — |