Ho₄B₈Os₄ is an intermetallic compound combining holmium (a rare-earth element), boron, and osmium in a specific stoichiometric ratio. This is a research-stage material that belongs to the rare-earth intermetallic family, which are typically investigated for specialized high-performance applications requiring unusual combinations of thermal stability, magnetic properties, or electronic behavior. The specific composition suggests potential relevance to high-temperature structural applications or functional materials research, though this particular compound appears to have limited established industrial use; engineers should verify availability and characterization data before considering it for critical applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00640 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6020 | eV/atom | — |