HoTc2 is a ceramic intermetallic compound combining holmium and technetium, representing a rare-earth transition metal ceramic system. This material belongs to the family of exotic ceramics explored primarily in research contexts for high-temperature structural applications and potential superconducting or magnetic properties. Its notable density and ceramic nature position it as a candidate for specialized high-performance environments where conventional ceramics reach their limits, though industrial adoption remains limited due to the scarcity and cost of its constituent elements.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3962 | 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) | -0.2390 | eV/atom | — |