Ho₂Cu₂Sb₄ is a ternary intermetallic semiconductor compound combining holmium, copper, and antimony elements. This material belongs to the rare-earth-based semiconducting intermetallic family and is primarily of research interest for thermoelectric and solid-state electronics applications, where rare-earth compounds offer potential for enhanced charge carrier control and thermal management. Engineers investigating advanced thermoelectric devices, magnetic semiconductors, or next-generation solid-state cooling systems may evaluate this compound for its unique electronic and phonon-transport properties that differ from conventional semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 75.37 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 25.86 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00800 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5900 | eV/atom | — |