Tm₂IrPd is an intermetallic compound combining rare-earth (thulium), transition metal (iridium), and platinum-group (palladium) elements. This is a research-phase material studied primarily for its electronic and structural properties rather than established commercial applications. Materials in this rare-earth/precious-metal family are of interest for high-performance semiconducting devices, catalytic applications, and specialized electronic components where the combination of thermal stability and electronic tunability offers potential advantages over conventional semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 18,352.1 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 6,068.4 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00420 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.060 | eV/atom | — |