Ho1Rh1 is an intermetallic compound combining holmium (a rare-earth element) with rhodium (a precious transition metal), classified as a semiconductor. This material represents an experimental composition from the rare-earth–transition-metal alloy family, studied primarily for its electronic and magnetic properties rather than for established commercial production. The Ho-Rh system is of research interest in condensed matter physics and materials science for understanding intermetallic bonding, magnetic behavior, and potential applications in thermoelectric devices or specialized electronic components, though it remains largely confined to laboratory investigation rather than high-volume industrial use.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 121.9 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 36.04 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00200 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.9670 | eV/atom | — |