Tm₂Au₂ is an intermetallic compound composed of thulium and gold, representing a rare-earth–precious-metal binary system. This material is primarily of academic and research interest rather than established in mainstream industrial production; it belongs to the family of rare-earth intermetallics that are explored for potential electronic, magnetic, and catalytic properties. Engineers and materials researchers investigating this compound would be motivated by its unique crystal structure and potential for high-temperature applications, magnetism studies, or specialized catalyst development where the combination of rare-earth and noble-metal character could offer advantages over conventional alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00130 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.9680 | eV/atom | — |