Er₁Si₂ is an intermetallic compound belonging to the rare-earth silicide family, characterized by a defined stoichiometric ratio of erbium to silicon. This material is primarily of interest in research and advanced materials development rather than established industrial production, with potential applications in high-temperature structural materials, thermoelectric devices, and electronic components where rare-earth silicides offer unique combinations of thermal and electrical properties.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 12,265.4 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 3,103.8 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01450 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4260 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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