Al8Fe4Er1 is an intermetallic compound combining aluminum, iron, and erbium (a rare-earth element), representing a research-phase material in the aluminum-iron-rare-earth alloy family. This composition falls within semiconductor or functional material classifications and is primarily explored in academic and advanced materials development contexts rather than high-volume industrial production. The addition of erbium to aluminum-iron systems is investigated for potential applications requiring specific electronic, magnetic, or thermal properties that differ from conventional Al-Fe binary alloys.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00340 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4450 | eV/atom | — |