LaOs2 is a intermetallic ceramic compound combining lanthanum and osmium, belonging to the family of refractory metal oxides and intermetallics. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial use, studied for its potential in high-temperature structural applications, catalysis, and electronic devices where the combination of a rare-earth element and noble metal confers thermal stability and chemical resistance. LaOs2 represents an experimental system where the high density and refractory nature typical of osmium-based compounds may offer advantages in extreme-environment applications, though practical engineering adoption remains limited compared to conventional ceramics and superalloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.5294 | 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) | 0.05550 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -0.09330 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | -0.1324 | eV/atom | — |