Ni₄Ho₂ is an intermetallic compound composed of nickel and holmium, belonging to the rare-earth transition metal family of semiconductors. This is a research-phase material primarily investigated for its potential in high-temperature electronic and magnetic applications, where the rare-earth holmium component contributes magnetic properties while the nickel provides structural stability. The compound represents an emerging class of materials of interest to researchers exploring novel semiconductors for specialized device applications, though it remains outside mainstream industrial production.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01680 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5240 | eV/atom | — |