Ho10Sb6 is an intermetallic compound composed of holmium and antimony, belonging to the rare-earth pnictide semiconductor family. This material is primarily of research interest for thermoelectric and magnetothermoelectric applications, where rare-earth antimony compounds are investigated for their potential to convert heat to electricity or respond to magnetic fields. While not yet widely deployed in mainstream engineering, materials in this family are notable for their tunable electronic properties and potential use in specialized cooling and energy harvesting systems where conventional semiconductors are limited.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00140 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.9100 | eV/atom | — |