Tm3Al2 is an intermetallic compound composed of thulium and aluminum, belonging to the rare-earth metal intermetallics family. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established in high-volume industrial production; it is studied for potential applications requiring the unique combination of rare-earth properties (high melting point, magnetic characteristics) with aluminum's lightweight attributes. The intermetallic class offers potential advantages in high-temperature structural applications and specialty magnetic devices, though Tm3Al2 specifically remains an emerging material with limited commercial deployment compared to more mature rare-earth alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2749 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -1.097 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.00770 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3434 | eV/atom | — |