Ho₂Au₆ is an intermetallic compound combining holmium (a rare-earth element) with gold, classified as a semiconductor material. This is a research-phase compound studied primarily for its electronic and magnetic properties rather than a widely commercialized material. The holmium-gold system is of interest in materials science for exploring rare-earth intermetallic phases that may exhibit unique electromagnetic behavior, though practical engineering applications remain limited to specialized research and development contexts.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 16,611.6 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 4,574.5 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00820 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7850 | eV/atom | — |