Er₁Nb₁Ru₂ is an intermetallic compound combining erbium, niobium, and ruthenium—a research-phase material belonging to the rare-earth transition metal family. This composition represents an experimental study of ternary metallic systems, likely explored for its potential in high-temperature structural applications or functional material properties where rare-earth and refractory metal synergy could provide advantages over binary alloys. The material is not yet established in mainstream engineering practice but belongs to a family of intermetallics under investigation for specialized aerospace, nuclear, or electronic applications where extreme conditions or unique electronic properties are needed.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 181.7 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 70.42 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02430 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3840 | eV/atom | — |