Er12Rh4 is an intermetallic compound combining erbium (Er) and rhodium (Rh) in a 12:4 stoichiometric ratio, representing a rare-earth transition metal system. This material family is primarily investigated in research contexts for high-temperature structural applications and functional properties that exploit the electronic characteristics of rare-earth–precious-metal interactions. The compound's combination of refractory character (erbium's thermal stability) and rhodium's catalytic and corrosion-resistance properties makes it of interest for advanced aerospace, catalytic, and materials science studies, though industrial adoption remains limited outside specialized research environments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00170 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5810 | eV/atom | — |