HoZnRh is an experimental intermetallic ceramic compound combining holmium, zinc, and rhodium elements, representing a rare-earth transition metal system under investigation for advanced functional properties. This material belongs to the family of ternary intermetallics and is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial production; such compositions are studied for potential applications requiring high-density, thermally stable phases, particularly in contexts where rare-earth elements provide magnetic or electronic functionality. The combination of a heavy rare earth (Ho), a relatively volatile element (Zn), and a precious transition metal (Rh) suggests investigation into either high-temperature structural applications or materials with specialized electronic or magnetic characteristics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3575 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | Measured | ||
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF)2 entries | 0.000176 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | 0.000193 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S)2 entries | 1.800 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | 1.773 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7868 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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