Y₁Ho₁Cu₂ is an intermetallic compound combining yttrium, holmium, and copper in a fixed stoichiometric ratio, belonging to the rare-earth copper intermetallic family. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for potential applications in magnetism, superconductivity, and advanced electronic devices, leveraging the magnetic properties of holmium and the conductive characteristics of copper. Engineers would consider this compound for exploratory work in cryogenic systems, magnetic refrigeration, or specialized quantum applications where the unique electronic structure of rare-earth intermetallics offers advantages over conventional alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00210 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3200 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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