Ho3Co8Sn4 is an intermetallic compound combining holmium (a rare-earth element), cobalt, and tin in a defined stoichiometric ratio. This is a research-phase material rather than an established commercial alloy; such rare-earth intermetallics are typically investigated for their potential magnetic, thermal, or electronic properties that diverge significantly from single-element metals or conventional binary alloys. Engineers and materials scientists study compounds in this family to discover candidates for high-performance applications where conventional materials reach their limits, particularly in magnetic devices, high-temperature stability, or specialized electronic components.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 9.576 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.01110 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3168 | eV/atom | — |