Ho3Al5O12 is a holmium aluminum oxide ceramic compound belonging to the garnet family of oxides, which are engineered ceramics known for high thermal stability and optical properties. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established commercial production, with potential applications in optical and thermal management systems where rare-earth doped ceramics offer advantages in laser hosts, scintillators, or high-temperature insulation. Engineers would consider this compound when seeking rare-earth ceramic functionality for specialized photonic or aerospace applications where conventional alumina or zirconia cannot meet optical or thermal requirements.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2253 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 4.728 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.580 | eV/atom | — |