Rh4Ho2 is an intermetallic compound combining rhodium and holmium, classified as a semiconductor material that belongs to the rare-earth metal compound family. This is a research-phase material studied for its electronic and thermal properties rather than a widely commercialized engineering material. The compound's potential applications lie in advanced electronics, thermoelectric devices, and magnetic applications where rare-earth interactions with transition metals create useful band structure characteristics; however, practical adoption remains limited due to cost, scarcity of rhodium, and the need for further development of synthesis and processing methods.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 164.7 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 67.12 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00570 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7960 | eV/atom | — |