Er₁In₃ is an intermetallic compound composed of erbium and indium, belonging to the rare-earth intermetallic family. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest for potential applications in advanced electronics and thermoelectric devices, where the combination of rare-earth and post-transition metal elements offers opportunities for tailored electronic and thermal properties. Compared to conventional semiconductors, intermetallics like Er₁In₃ are explored for specialized niche applications where conventional materials reach performance limits, though commercial adoption remains limited and the material is not yet widely standardized in production engineering.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00920 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3800 | eV/atom | — |