Er₂Cu₂As₄ is a ternary intermetallic semiconductor compound combining erbium (a rare earth element), copper, and arsenic in a stoichiometric crystal structure. This is a research-phase material studied primarily for its electronic and magnetic properties rather than established commercial production. The material family of rare-earth transition-metal pnictiides (REₓTₘAₙ compounds) is of interest in condensed matter physics for potential applications in thermoelectric devices, magnetism research, and quantum materials, though Er₂Cu₂As₄ remains largely in the laboratory exploration stage with limited industrial deployment.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00460 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8050 | eV/atom | — |