Ho₆Mn₁Bi₂ is an intermetallic compound combining holmium (rare earth), manganese, and bismuth, belonging to the family of magnetic semiconductors and potential thermoelectric materials. This is a research-stage composition studied for its magnetic and electronic properties, particularly in contexts where rare-earth transition-metal-pnictide systems are investigated for magnetism, spin-dependent transport, or energy conversion applications. The material family is notable for combining ferromagnetic or antiferromagnetic ordering with semiconductor behavior, making it of interest for spintronics, magnetocaloric devices, and next-generation thermoelectric systems where conventional semiconductors fall short.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00850 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4220 | eV/atom | — |