Holmium monosulfide
Chemical compound
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Holmium monosulfide is a binary inorganic compound of holmium and sulfur with the chemical formula HoS.[1][2]
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| Other names
Holmium(II) sulfide | |
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3D model (JSmol) |
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| HoS | |
| Molar mass | 196.99 g·mol−1 |
| Appearance | Crystals |
| Density | 8.0 g/cm3 |
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Related compounds |
Samarium monosulfide |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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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.[3]
Uses
HoS is an attractive material for potential application in electronic and magnetic recording devices.[4]