Tm₂Co₂C₂ is a ternary carbide compound combining thulium, cobalt, and carbon, belonging to the family of transition metal carbides and rare-earth containing intermetallic compounds. This material remains primarily in the research and development phase, with potential applications in hard coatings, high-temperature materials, and electronic devices where rare-earth doping may enhance functional properties. The incorporation of thulium (a lanthanide) alongside cobalt carbide suggests potential use in specialized scenarios requiring magnetic, thermal, or electronic property enhancements beyond conventional binary carbide systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00220 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4360 | eV/atom | — |