Er2Cl2O2 is an erbium-based oxychloride ceramic compound combining rare-earth erbium with chloride and oxide anions, creating a mixed-valence ceramic structure. This material exists primarily in research and specialized contexts rather than widespread industrial production; erbium compounds are valued in photonics, optical communications, and high-temperature applications where rare-earth elements provide unique electronic and thermal properties. The oxychloride chemistry makes this compound of interest for solid-state chemistry research, potential optical fiber dopants, and advanced ceramic matrix applications where erbium's luminescent properties or thermal stability could be leveraged.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 6,660.4 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 4,080.3 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 5.089 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.249 | eV/atom | — |