Cu₄Cd₁Ho₁ is a rare-earth intermetallic compound combining copper, cadmium, and holmium in a defined stoichiometric ratio. This is a research-phase material studied primarily for its potential electromagnetic and thermal properties arising from the holmium rare-earth element, rather than an established industrial alloy. Intermetallic compounds of this type are investigated for specialized applications in magnetics, neutron absorption, or low-temperature physics where the unique electronic structure of rare-earth elements can be leveraged, though practical engineering adoption remains limited pending demonstration of manufacturing scalability and cost-effectiveness.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02910 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2740 | eV/atom | — |