Ho₂ReC₂ is a ternary ceramic compound combining holmium, rhenium, and carbon, representing a rare-earth transition-metal carbide system. This material belongs to the family of high-melting refractory ceramics and remains primarily in the research and development phase, with potential applications in extreme-temperature environments where conventional ceramics reach their limits. The combination of rare-earth and refractory metal elements suggests this compound may offer enhanced thermal stability, oxidation resistance, or hardness compared to binary carbide systems, making it of interest to materials researchers exploring next-generation high-temperature structural materials.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3982 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5392 | eV/atom | — |