HoCoSi2 is a rare-earth transition metal silicide compound combining holmium, cobalt, and silicon. This material belongs to the family of intermetallic silicides, which are primarily of research interest for high-temperature structural applications and potential thermoelectric or magnetic device applications. Silicides in this composition range are investigated for their potential to operate in extreme thermal environments and their unique electronic properties, though HoCoSi2 itself remains largely experimental with limited industrial production.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 7.155 | kg/m³ | — |
| 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) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7427 | eV/atom | — |