Ho6Fe1Sb2 is an intermetallic compound combining holmium (a rare-earth element), iron, and antimony—a composition that places it in the family of rare-earth transition-metal pnictides. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest, studied for its potential in thermoelectric and magnetothermoelectric applications where the coupling between magnetic properties (from holmium and iron) and electronic transport (through the antimony sublattice) can be engineered. The rare-earth/transition-metal/pnictide chemistry makes it a candidate for next-generation energy conversion and sensing devices, though practical engineering adoption remains limited outside specialized research environments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 66.52 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 36.53 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00280 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5840 | eV/atom | — |