Tm3Ge is an intermetallic ceramic compound composed of thulium and germanium, belonging to the rare-earth germanide family of materials. This is a research-phase compound studied primarily for its potential in high-temperature applications and electronic/thermal management where rare-earth intermetallics offer tunable properties. While not yet widely deployed in mainstream engineering, materials in this class are of interest for advanced aerospace structures, solid-state cooling devices, and specialized electronic packaging where the combination of ceramic stability and metallic character can be advantageous.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 7,569.5 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2900 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 4,222 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3545 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | DFT · TBmBJ | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.2328 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3244 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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