HoCoSn is a ternary intermetallic compound combining holmium, cobalt, and tin, representing an alloy composition of interest in rare-earth metal research. This material belongs to the family of rare-earth transition-metal compounds, which are typically investigated for magnetic, electronic, or structural applications where the lanthanide element (holmium) imparts special magnetic or thermal properties. The specific industrial adoption of HoCoSn remains limited, and it is primarily encountered in academic research contexts exploring phase behavior, magnetocaloric effects, or intermetallic strengthening strategies rather than in high-volume commercial applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 9.525 | 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) | -0.5105 | eV/atom | — |