HoAl3 is an intermetallic compound composed of holmium and aluminum, belonging to the rare-earth metal intermetallic family. This material is primarily of research interest rather than widespread industrial production, studied for its potential in high-temperature applications and magnetic devices due to holmium's lanthanide properties. Engineers would consider HoAl3 in specialized applications requiring the unique combination of rare-earth magnetism with aluminum's lightweight characteristics, though practical deployment remains limited by cost, brittleness typical of intermetallics, and competing alternatives in established markets.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 10,946 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.1900 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 8,629.7 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1915 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -0.2100 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.01040 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4472 | eV/atom | — |