Er₂Cu₂Si₂ is an intermetallic semiconductor compound combining erbium, copper, and silicon in a defined stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the rare-earth transition metal silicide family and is primarily explored in research contexts for electronic and thermoelectric applications, where the combination of rare-earth and transition metal elements offers potential for tunable electronic properties and thermal management in specialized devices.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 103.3 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 62.59 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00160 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6630 | eV/atom | — |