HoZn2Hg is an intermetallic ceramic compound containing holmium, zinc, and mercury, representing a rare-earth hybrid material that bridges metallic and ceramic characteristics. This compound is primarily of academic and research interest rather than established in high-volume industrial production, with potential applications in specialized electronic, magnetic, or structural applications where the unique combination of rare-earth and mercury-containing phases offers distinct functional properties. Engineers considering this material should recognize it as an experimental compound requiring careful evaluation of processability, stability, and regulatory compliance given the mercury content.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 7,958.2 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.4500 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,129.2 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3824 | 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) | 0.1065 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2195 | eV/atom | — |