HoBeCu4 is a quaternary intermetallic compound combining holmium, beryllium, and copper in a fixed stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the rare-earth beryllium-copper intermetallic family, primarily investigated for specialized high-performance applications where unusual combinations of thermal, electrical, or magnetic properties are required. Industrial applications remain limited and largely experimental; the material is typically evaluated in research contexts for potential use in high-temperature electronics, neutron absorption systems, or advanced composite reinforcement where the rare-earth and beryllium constituents offer synergistic benefits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3049 | 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) | 0.03800 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1969 | eV/atom | — |