HoCu4Au is a ternary intermetallic compound composed of holmium, copper, and gold, belonging to the rare-earth metal alloy family. This material is primarily of research and academic interest rather than established industrial production, with potential applications in high-density electronic devices, magnetoelectric systems, and specialized functional alloys where rare-earth elements provide unique magnetic or electronic properties. Engineers would consider this material in emerging technologies requiring precise control of magnetic moments or in niche applications where the specific combination of rare-earth and noble metal properties offers advantages over conventional alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.4106 | lb/in³ | — |
| 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) | -0.3778 | eV/atom | — |