Er1Hg1 is an intermetallic compound combining erbium and mercury, belonging to the semiconductor class of materials. This compound is primarily of research and experimental interest rather than established industrial production, with potential applications in thermoelectric and optoelectronic device research where rare-earth-mercury systems are explored for their unique electronic properties. The material's significance lies in its position within rare-earth intermetallic families, where such compositions may offer alternatives for specialized semiconductor applications, though practical deployment remains limited compared to conventional semiconductor materials.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 10,868.1 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 4,180 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00820 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5050 | eV/atom | — |