Tm₂CdHg is an intermetallic compound combining thulium (a rare-earth element) with cadmium and mercury, classified as a semiconductor material. This is a research-phase compound studied primarily for its electronic and magnetic properties rather than established industrial production. The rare-earth intermetallic family shows potential in specialized applications requiring controlled band-gap behavior or magnetic responses, though Tm₂CdHg itself remains largely confined to materials research and solid-state physics studies exploring rare-earth semiconductor phase diagrams and potential thermoelectric or magnetoelectronic device platforms.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 70.63 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 31.10 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01240 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4120 | eV/atom | — |