Holmium tellurium oxide (Ho₂TeO₂) is an inorganic semiconductor compound combining a rare-earth element (holmium) with tellurium and oxygen, belonging to the class of mixed-metal oxides and tellurides. This is primarily a research material studied for its potential in optoelectronic and photonic applications, particularly where rare-earth-doped semiconductors offer advantages in light emission, absorption, or catalysis. The rare-earth holmium component suggests potential interest in mid-infrared or near-infrared photonic devices, while the tellurium oxide matrix may provide unique electronic properties; however, limited industrial deployment exists outside specialized research contexts.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 107.4 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 62.28 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.7149 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.086 | eV/atom | — |