Tm₆Fe₁Sb₂ is an intermetallic semiconductor compound combining thulium (a rare-earth element), iron, and antimony. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established in production, belonging to the family of rare-earth-containing semiconductors and thermoelectric compounds that show promise for energy conversion and solid-state cooling applications. The material's electronic properties stem from rare-earth d- and f-electron contributions combined with iron's magnetic characteristics, making it relevant to emerging technologies in thermoelectric power generation, magnetic refrigeration, and next-generation semiconductor devices where conventional materials reach performance limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 9,968.9 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 5,758 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000200 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5810 | eV/atom | — |