LiHoSn₂ is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining lithium, holmium, and tin elements, representing a ternary system with potential for functional ceramic applications. This material belongs to the family of rare-earth containing intermetallics and appears primarily in research contexts exploring novel compositions for energy storage, thermoelectric, or magnetic applications rather than established industrial production. Engineers would evaluate this compound when seeking materials with rare-earth functionality in specialized high-temperature or electronic contexts, though its practical performance characteristics and scalability remain in the exploratory phase.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2515 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1523 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4313 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
Reference data from cited sources. Not verified or certified by MatWorld Inc. Verify against the source before use in design. Terms: engineering data