Al₄Er₂ is an intermetallic compound composed of aluminum and erbium, belonging to the rare-earth aluminum family of materials. This compound is primarily of research and development interest rather than established industrial production, being investigated for potential applications in high-temperature structural materials and advanced aerospace components where the combination of lightweight aluminum with rare-earth strengthening could offer improved performance. The material represents an emerging class of rare-earth aluminum intermetallics that aim to balance thermal stability and density advantages, though commercial deployment remains limited pending further characterization and scaling.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00520 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5260 | eV/atom | — |