HoZr is an intermetallic compound composed of holmium and zirconium, belonging to the rare-earth zirconium alloy family. This material is primarily of research interest due to its potential for high-temperature applications and nuclear environments where rare-earth elements can provide enhanced thermal stability and neutron absorption characteristics. Engineers would consider HoZr in specialized high-performance contexts where the combination of zirconium's corrosion resistance and holmium's nuclear properties offers advantages over conventional alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2935 | 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) | 0.08430 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.08421 | eV/atom | — |