Tm₂OsPd is an intermetallic compound combining thulium (rare earth), osmium (refractory transition metal), and palladium, classified as a semiconductor. This is a research-phase material rather than an established commercial alloy; intermetallics in this composition family are investigated for their potential combination of electronic properties, thermal stability, and catalytic characteristics. The material's appeal lies in exploring how rare earth–noble metal combinations can enable new functionality in high-temperature or specialized electronic applications where conventional semiconductors reach their limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 127.1 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 48.22 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01480 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7210 | eV/atom | — |