HoCo₃Cu₂ is a ternary intermetallic compound combining holmium, cobalt, and copper elements, representing a specialized metallic system of primary research interest rather than established commercial use. This material family is studied for potential applications in high-performance magnetic and electronic device contexts, where the rare-earth holmium component contributes magnetic properties while the transition metal cobalt and copper provide structural stability. Engineers would consider this compound in advanced materials research where tailored magnetic behavior, thermal stability, or electronic properties are critical, though availability and maturity remain limited compared to conventional engineering alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 9.331 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | DFT · TBmBJ | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 3.656 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF)2 entries | 0.000901 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | 0.000885 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S)2 entries | 9.720 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | 9.877 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.05810 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1371 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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