Tm₂NiIr is a ternary intermetallic compound containing thulium, nickel, and iridium—a research-stage semiconductor material being explored for its potential electronic and structural properties. This compound belongs to the broader family of rare-earth transition metal intermetallics, which are investigated for applications requiring thermal stability, electronic functionality, or specialized mechanical behavior at high temperatures. While not yet commercially established, materials in this family are of interest to researchers developing advanced semiconductors, thermal interface materials, and high-performance alloys where rare-earth elements enable unique phase stability or electronic structure.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 17,897.7 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 6,352.7 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01120 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8250 | eV/atom | — |