Ho₂NiSn₆ is an intermetallic compound containing holmium, nickel, and tin, representing a rare-earth metal system typically studied for its crystallographic and magnetic properties. This material belongs to the family of rare-earth intermetallics, which are primarily of research and development interest rather than established commercial production. Potential applications include magnetic devices, thermoelectric materials, and specialized alloy components where rare-earth elements provide unique electronic or magnetic characteristics; however, adoption depends on demonstrating cost-effectiveness and performance advantages over competing rare-earth systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3029 | 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) | -0.4660 | eV/atom | — |