Tm3AlN is a ternary nitride compound combining thulium, aluminum, and nitrogen, belonging to the family of rare-earth metal nitrides with potential ceramic or hard-coating applications. This is primarily a research material rather than a widely commercialized engineering alloy; compounds in this family are investigated for their potential hardness, thermal stability, and wear resistance in demanding environments. Interest in such rare-earth nitrides centers on developing advanced coatings and high-performance materials where conventional carbides or nitrides may be limited by cost or performance ceiling.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 100.3 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2100 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 73.64 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 8.923 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -18.00 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.049 | eV/atom | — |