Tm₂Mg₆ is an intermetallic compound combining thulium (a rare earth element) with magnesium, belonging to the rare earth–magnesium alloy family. This material is primarily of research and experimental interest rather than established production use, studied for potential applications requiring the combination of rare earth strengthening effects with magnesium's low density. The compound represents early-stage exploration into lightweight structural intermetallics and rare earth magnesium systems, with potential relevance to aerospace and high-temperature applications if processing and performance challenges can be overcome.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00730 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.03800 | eV/atom | — |