Ho1Ni5 is an intermetallic compound composed of holmium and nickel, representing a rare-earth transition metal system primarily explored in materials research rather than established commercial production. This compound belongs to the family of rare-earth nickel intermetallics, which exhibit interesting magnetic and structural properties due to the strong spin-orbit coupling of holmium combined with the ferromagnetic behavior of nickel. Engineers and researchers investigate such materials for potential applications in magnetism, thermal management, and high-performance structural components where rare-earth elements can provide property combinations unattainable in conventional alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 156.6 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 70.15 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00810 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3750 | eV/atom | — |