Thulium (Tm) is a rare-earth lanthanide metal with a silvery appearance and moderately high density. It is primarily used in specialized optical, medical, and nuclear applications where its unique magnetic and spectroscopic properties provide advantages over more common metals. Thulium is notably employed in portable X-ray devices, fiber optic amplifiers for telecommunications, and as a dopant in solid-state lasers, making it essential for niche high-technology sectors despite its scarcity and cost.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 6,899.4 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2400 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 4,397.5 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3448 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 6.140 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — |