Ho₂Tl₁Cd₁ is a ternary intermetallic compound combining holmium (a rare earth element), thallium, and cadmium in a fixed stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the class of rare-earth-based semiconductors and is primarily of research and exploratory interest rather than established industrial production. The compound represents the broader family of rare-earth ternary semiconductors being investigated for potential applications in thermoelectric energy conversion, quantum materials, and specialized electronic devices where the combination of rare-earth magnetism with heavy p-block elements offers unusual electronic and thermal properties.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00930 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3580 | eV/atom | — |