Holmium monosulfide is a binary inorganic compound of holmium and sulfur with the chemical formula HoS.
Synthesis
Heating stoichiometric amounts of pure substances in an inert atmosphere:
- Ho S → HoS
Physical properties
Holmium monosulfide forms crystals of cubic system, space group Fm3m, unit cell parameter a = 0.5465 nm, Z = 4, isomorphous with NaCl.
Uses
HoS is an attractive material for potential application in electronic and magnetic recording devices.
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