TmSi2 is a rare-earth silicide ceramic compound combining thulium with silicon, belonging to the family of refractory intermetallic ceramics. This material is primarily of research and specialized aerospace interest, investigated for high-temperature structural applications where thermal stability and hardness are critical; rare-earth silicides are candidates for next-generation engine components and thermal protection systems, though production remains limited and cost-prohibitive for most commercial applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 12,381.9 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 3,042.9 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2397 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -8.127 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1221 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -0.6726 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | -0.4055 | eV/atom | — |