Cu3HoTe3 is a ternary intermetallic semiconductor compound combining copper, holmium (a rare-earth element), and tellurium. This is a research-phase material primarily investigated for its potential thermoelectric and electronic properties within the broader family of rare-earth transition-metal chalcogenides. The material remains largely experimental with limited industrial deployment; its interest lies in fundamental solid-state physics studies and potential future applications in specialized thermoelectric or optoelectronic devices where rare-earth doping and layered telluride architectures offer tunable electronic behavior.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.2600 | eV | — |