HoCdHg₂ is a rare-earth intermetallic compound belonging to the ceramic class, composed of holmium, cadmium, and mercury. This material is primarily a research compound studied for its electronic and magnetic properties rather than a conventional engineering material in widespread industrial use. Research on such rare-earth intermetallics focuses on understanding quantum behavior, magnetism, and potential applications in advanced electronic devices, though practical engineering adoption remains limited due to toxicity concerns (cadmium and mercury) and synthesis complexity.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.4448 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -9.000 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2578 | eV/atom | — |