Tm₄Mg₈ is an intermetallic compound combining thulium (a rare-earth element) with magnesium, belonging to the family of rare-earth–magnesium phases. This material is primarily of research and academic interest rather than established industrial production, with potential applications in lightweight structural materials, hydrogen storage, and advanced alloy development where rare-earth strengthening is explored. Engineers would evaluate this compound in early-stage materials development where novel mechanical or functional properties from rare-earth–magnesium combinations are being investigated, though practical use remains limited compared to more conventional Mg alloys or rare-earth intermetallics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00530 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.04000 | eV/atom | — |