Ho₁In₅Co₁ is an experimental intermetallic semiconductor compound combining holmium, indium, and cobalt in a fixed stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the rare-earth intermetallic family and is primarily of research interest for investigating electronic properties and phase behavior in complex ternary systems rather than established industrial production. The combination of a rare-earth element (holmium) with transition metals (cobalt) and a group-13 element (indium) suggests potential applications in thermoelectric devices, magnetic materials research, or specialized electronic components, though practical engineering use remains limited to specialized research and development contexts.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 9,935.1 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 4,809.5 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00390 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2370 | eV/atom | — |