Tm₄In₂ is an intermetallic compound composed of thulium and indium, belonging to the rare-earth intermetallic family of semiconductors. This material exists primarily in research and development contexts, where it is studied for its electronic and structural properties within the broader class of rare-earth-indium systems that show promise for specialized semiconductor applications. The thulium-indium system is of particular interest for fundamental materials science investigations into rare-earth metallics, though practical industrial adoption remains limited compared to conventional semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 8,802.2 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 4,306.6 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00110 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3490 | eV/atom | — |