Ho1Lu1Ag2 is an intermetallic compound combining rare-earth elements (holmium and lutetium) with silver, classified as a semiconductor. This is an experimental material primarily of interest in condensed matter physics research rather than established industrial production. The rare-earth–silver intermetallic family is being investigated for potential applications in thermoelectric devices, magnetic materials, and quantum transport phenomena, where the combination of rare-earth electronic properties with silver's conductivity may offer advantages in niche applications requiring both semiconducting behavior and metallic character.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 11,366.2 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 4,635.4 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00200 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3810 | eV/atom | — |