TmNiSn

metal
· JVASP-145092· TmNiSn

TmNiSn is an intermetallic compound composed of thulium, nickel, and tin, belonging to the half-Heusler alloy family—a class of materials attracting significant research attention for thermoelectric and magnetic applications. This compound is primarily investigated in academic and laboratory settings rather than established industrial production; its potential lies in thermoelectric energy conversion (waste heat recovery), magnetic refrigeration, and semiconductor applications where the intermetallic structure offers favorable electronic band structure and phonon scattering properties. Engineers considering TmNiSn should recognize it as an emerging material in the research phase, selected for its promise in energy efficiency and thermal management applications where conventional metals and semiconductors have performance limitations.

Thermoelectric energy conversionMagnetic refrigeration materialsResearch semiconductorsWaste heat recoveryElectronic band engineeringLow-dimensional thermal transport

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
Units:
siimperial
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Density(ρ)
0.3523
lb/in³—
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Band Gap(Eg)
0.000
eV—
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB—
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.000
eV/atom—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
-0.6909
eV/atom—
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.