TmFe2 is an intermetallic compound combining thulium (a rare earth element) with iron in a 1:2 stoichiometric ratio, belonging to the Laves phase family of metallic materials. This compound is primarily investigated in research contexts for its magnetic and mechanical properties, particularly in applications requiring rare-earth iron combinations that offer potential advantages in high-temperature performance and specialized electromagnetic applications. Engineers consider TmFe2 and similar rare-earth intermetallics when conventional alloys cannot meet extreme property requirements, though material availability and processing complexity limit current industrial adoption.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 17,168.1 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3400 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 6,349.8 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3717 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 5.875 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -0.02280 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | -0.1930 | eV/atom | — |