Ho2C3 is a holmium carbide ceramic compound belonging to the rare-earth carbide family, characterized by high hardness and thermal stability at elevated temperatures. While primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established production use, holmium carbides are investigated for ultra-high-temperature applications and specialized cutting tools where extreme hardness and chemical inertness are required. This material represents the broader potential of rare-earth carbides for next-generation high-performance ceramics in extreme environments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3216 | 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) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4043 | eV/atom | — |