HoCd2 is an intermetallic ceramic compound composed of holmium and cadmium, representing a rare-earth metal compound in the ceramic family. While not commonly found in mainstream industrial applications, this material is primarily of interest in research contexts for studying intermetallic phases, magnetic properties, and structural ceramics derived from rare-earth systems. Engineers considering this material would typically be working on experimental projects involving high-density ceramics, magnetic applications, or specialized research where the unique combination of holmium and cadmium properties offers advantages over conventional alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 63.70 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2900 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 31.50 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 9.071 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 2.030 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3307 | eV/atom | — |