Ho8Al4 is an intermetallic compound combining holmium (a rare-earth element) with aluminum, classified as a semiconductor material. This compound belongs to the rare-earth intermetallic family and is primarily of research interest rather than established in widespread industrial production. The material's semiconductor behavior and rare-earth content suggest potential applications in specialized electronic devices, high-temperature physics studies, or magnetic applications where rare-earth elements provide functional benefits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 58.72 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 30.61 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00310 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3220 | eV/atom | — |