Tm2P10 is an experimental semiconductor compound in the rare-earth phosphide family, where thulium (Tm) combines with phosphorus (P) in a defined stoichiometric ratio. This material remains primarily in research and development phases, with potential applications in optoelectronics and high-temperature semiconducting devices that leverage rare-earth elements' unique electronic and thermal properties. Engineers would consider rare-earth phosphides for niche applications requiring thermal stability or specific band-gap characteristics that conventional semiconductors cannot provide, though commercial availability and maturity are limited compared to mainstream semiconductor options.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 72.13 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 48.28 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.2037 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5730 | eV/atom | — |