Ho₂AlCd is an intermetallic compound combining holmium (a rare-earth element), aluminum, and cadmium in a defined stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the family of rare-earth intermetallics, which are typically synthesized for research purposes to explore novel magnetic, electronic, or mechanical properties rather than for widespread commercial production. Ho₂AlCd and related rare-earth aluminum compounds are investigated primarily in materials science research for potential applications in specialized magnetic devices, magnetocaloric cooling systems, and high-performance structural alloys, though limited industrial adoption exists outside academic and laboratory settings.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 1,205.3 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2000 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 3,968.2 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2904 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.01330 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3817 | eV/atom | — |