O8Ho4Hg2 is an intermetallic compound combining holmium (a rare-earth element), mercury, and oxygen, representing an experimental ceramic or mixed-valence semiconductor in the rare-earth mercury oxide family. This material exists primarily in research contexts exploring rare-earth electronic and magnetic properties; it is not established in mainstream industrial production. Interest in such compounds typically centers on understanding charge-transfer mechanisms and potential applications in specialized electronics or magnetic devices, though practical engineering adoption remains limited pending demonstration of reproducible synthesis and viable property combinations relative to more conventional alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.199 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.870 | eV/atom | — |