Si₂Fe₂Ho₁ is an intermetallic compound combining silicon, iron, and holmium (a rare-earth element) in a defined stoichiometric ratio. This is a research-phase material rather than an established commercial alloy; compounds of this type are investigated for their potential magnetic, electronic, or thermal properties that arise from rare-earth–transition metal interactions. The holmium dopant can impart ferromagnetic or magnetocaloric behavior, making such materials candidates for specialized applications in magnetism and energy conversion, though industrial adoption remains limited.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00390 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6760 | eV/atom | — |