Ho₂OsC₂ is a rare-earth ceramic compound combining holmium, osmium, and carbon, representing an experimental interstitial carbide in the refractory ceramics family. This material exists primarily in research contexts for high-temperature structural applications, where the combination of a rare-earth metal with osmium—one of the densest and most refractory elements—suggests potential for extreme-environment performance. The compound's notable density and presumed high melting point make it relevant to researchers exploring advanced ceramics for aerospace, nuclear, or ultra-high-temperature environments where conventional refractory carbides reach performance limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.4099 | 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) | -0.4982 | eV/atom | — |