Tm₂Al₆C₆ is a ternary carbide compound belonging to the MAX phase family, characterized by a hexagonal crystal structure combining metallic and ceramic properties. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established industrial production; it represents the broader class of transition metal aluminum carbides that are investigated for potential high-temperature structural applications, wear resistance, and thermal management due to their unique combination of metallic conductivity with ceramic strength.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.09470 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4720 | eV/atom | — |