Ho3Ga1C1 is an experimental ternary carbide compound combining holmium, gallium, and carbon in a fixed stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the rare-earth carbide family and is primarily of interest in research contexts exploring novel semiconductor and refractory properties, rather than established industrial production. The combination of a rare-earth element (holmium) with gallium and carbon suggests potential applications in high-temperature electronics, wide-bandgap semiconductors, or specialized ceramics, though practical engineering use remains limited pending further materials characterization and scalability demonstrations.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 6,942.5 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 4,104.6 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01130 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.139 | eV/atom | — |