Tm₄Ge₄Rh₄ is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining thulium (a rare earth element), germanium, and rhodium in a 1:1:1 stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the family of rare-earth transition metal germanides, which are primarily of research and exploratory interest rather than established industrial production. The compound is notable within materials science for its potential in high-temperature applications and as a model system for understanding electronic and thermal transport in complex intermetallic structures, though practical engineering use remains limited pending further characterization and scale-up development.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.9880 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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