Er₁₀Ge₆ is a rare-earth germanide intermetallic compound combining erbium and germanium in a defined stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the rare-earth germanide family and is primarily investigated in research contexts for its potential electronic and thermal properties at low temperatures and high magnetic fields. The compound is notable within materials science for studying rare-earth interactions with semiconducting elements, with potential applications in cryogenic devices, magnetocaloric materials, or specialized semiconductor research where erbium's f-electron behavior can be exploited.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01600 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8250 | eV/atom | — |