Ho₈Cd is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining holmium (a rare-earth element) with cadmium, belonging to the family of rare-earth metal ceramics. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial production; rare-earth cadmium intermetallics are studied for their potential electronic, magnetic, and thermal properties in specialized applications. The material's high density and rare-earth composition make it relevant to researchers exploring advanced ceramics for niche high-performance environments, though practical engineering applications remain limited and cadmium's toxicity constrains deployment.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3248 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.03550 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.04062 | eV/atom | — |