Ho1Ir1 is an intermetallic compound composed of holmium and iridium in a 1:1 stoichiometric ratio, belonging to the rare-earth intermetallic semiconductor family. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established in widespread industrial production, with potential applications in high-temperature electronics and advanced magnetic devices that exploit the unique properties arising from the combination of rare-earth and precious-metal elements. Engineers would consider this material for specialized applications requiring thermal stability, corrosion resistance, or magnetic functionality beyond what conventional semiconductors or alloys can provide.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 20,803.2 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 5,119.8 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00860 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.9820 | eV/atom | — |