Ho1Tm1Cu2 is an experimental intermetallic compound combining rare-earth elements (holmium and thulium) with copper, classified as a semiconductor material. This composition belongs to the family of rare-earth copper intermetallics, which are primarily of research interest for studying magnetic properties, electronic structure, and potential thermoelectric or magnetocaloric effects rather than established commercial applications. Engineers would consider this material for fundamental materials science investigations or emerging technologies where rare-earth magnetic coupling and semiconductor behavior are jointly beneficial, though it remains largely in the development phase without widespread industrial deployment.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | 11,366.2 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 5,470.8 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 0.04120 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3350 | eV/atom | — |