Cu5Er is an intermetallic compound composed of copper and erbium, belonging to the rare-earth copper alloy family. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than a widely established industrial commodity, with potential applications in high-temperature structural alloys and specialized electromagnetic devices where rare-earth elements enhance performance. Engineers would consider Cu5Er in advanced aerospace or electronics applications where the combination of copper's thermal/electrical conductivity and erbium's rare-earth strengthening effects offers advantages over conventional copper alloys, though material availability and processing complexity remain significant considerations.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1907 | eV/atom | — |