Tm4B16Rh4 is an intermetallic compound combining thulium, boron, and rhodium, representing a rare-earth metal boride system with potential semiconductor or metallic behavior. This appears to be a research-phase material rather than a widely commercialized engineering compound; such ternary rare-earth boride systems are typically investigated for high-temperature stability, electronic properties, or specialized catalytic applications. The rhodium addition may enhance corrosion resistance or catalytic performance compared to binary thulium borides, though practical deployment remains limited to specialized research and development contexts.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00580 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6350 | eV/atom | — |