Ho₂SnAu₂ is an intermetallic compound combining holmium, tin, and gold—a rare ternary metal system primarily of research and experimental interest rather than established industrial production. This material belongs to the family of precious metal intermetallics and is studied for its unique crystal structure and potential electronic or magnetic properties arising from the lanthanide (holmium) content. Applications remain largely in materials research and fundamental studies of intermetallic behavior; industrial adoption is limited due to cost, scarcity of holmium, and lack of proven performance advantages over conventional alternatives in established markets.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.4367 | 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) | 0.01270 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8930 | eV/atom | — |