HoCuAs2 is an intermetallic compound combining holmium, copper, and arsenic, belonging to the rare-earth metal intermetallic family. This is a research-phase material with limited industrial deployment; it is primarily investigated for specialized applications requiring combinations of magnetic, electronic, or thermal properties unique to rare-earth copper-arsenide systems. Engineers considering this compound should note it remains largely experimental and would typically be selected only for niche applications where its specific property combination—driven by holmium's rare-earth character and the copper-arsenic framework—offers advantages over established alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 51.91 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.4300 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 27.83 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 8.375 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 5.117 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8161 | eV/atom | — |