Y₁Tm₁Mg₂ is an experimental ternary intermetallic compound combining yttrium, thulium (rare earth elements), and magnesium. This material belongs to the rare-earth magnesium alloy family, which is of interest in research contexts for lightweight structural applications and potential functional properties (magnetic, electronic, or thermal) arising from the rare-earth constituents. The specific phase Y₁Tm₁Mg₂ has not achieved widespread industrial adoption and remains primarily a research compound; its viability depends on cost-effectiveness of rare earth sourcing and demonstration of performance advantages over established magnesium alloys or other lightweight alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.07300 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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