Holmium phosphate (HoPO4) is an inorganic ceramic compound belonging to the rare-earth phosphate family, typically studied as a dense oxide ceramic with potential applications in high-temperature and radiation-resistant environments. While not widely commercialized as a bulk structural material, holmium phosphates are investigated in research contexts for nuclear fuel applications, thermal barrier coatings, and specialized optical/photonic devices due to the unique properties of holmium as a lanthanide element. Engineers considering this material should recognize it as an advanced ceramic at the research or prototype stage rather than a mature engineering material with established supply chains.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 22,998.6 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3100 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 12,090.3 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2177 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 6.272 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -415.6 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.214 | eV/atom | — |