Au6 Ho6 Sb8
semiconductorAu₆Ho₆Sb₈ is an intermetallic compound combining gold, holmium (a rare-earth element), and antimony in a defined stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the family of rare-earth intermetallics and is primarily investigated in condensed-matter physics and materials research rather than established industrial production. The compound is of interest for its potential thermoelectric, magnetic, or electronic properties arising from the rare-earth holmium content, though practical applications remain largely in the research phase; similar Au-rare-earth-Sb systems are explored as candidates for advanced energy conversion or low-temperature device applications where the intermetallic structure and rare-earth contribution may enable improved performance over conventional semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |