Ho₄Si₄ is an intermetallic compound composed of holmium and silicon, belonging to the rare-earth silicide family of semiconducting materials. This compound is primarily of research and development interest rather than established in high-volume production, with potential applications in thermoelectric devices, magnetic materials, and high-temperature electronics where the combination of rare-earth and silicon elements offers unique electronic and thermal properties.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 13,593.2 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 9,841.2 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00380 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8080 | eV/atom | — |