Ho16In4Ir4 is an intermetallic compound composed of holmium, indium, and iridium in a 16:4:4 stoichiometric ratio. This is a research-phase material within the rare-earth intermetallic family, synthesized primarily for fundamental materials science investigations into phase stability, crystal structure, and electronic properties rather than for established commercial applications. The combination of rare-earth (holmium) with noble metals (iridium) and a post-transition metal (indium) suggests potential interest in exploring unusual magnetic, electrical, or thermal properties that could be relevant to advanced materials design, though practical engineering applications remain under investigation.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00490 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6400 | eV/atom | — |