Tm2Si2O7 is a rare-earth silicate ceramic composed of thulium oxide and silicon dioxide in pyrochlore or related crystal structures. This material is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest, particularly in high-temperature applications where rare-earth silicates offer exceptional thermal stability and resistance to oxidation. Engineers would consider this compound for extreme environments requiring thermal insulation, nuclear applications, or advanced refractory systems where the thulium dopant provides specific optical or thermal properties unavailable in conventional silicates.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2351 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 4.852 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.442 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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