Er2Fe8B2 is an intermetallic compound combining erbium (a rare-earth element), iron, and boron, representing a research-phase material in the rare-earth–transition metal alloy family. This compound is of scientific interest for potential magnetic and high-strength applications, though it remains primarily in development rather than established commercial use. Engineers would consider this material in specialized research contexts involving rare-earth magnets, high-temperature structural applications, or advanced metallurgical studies where the combination of rare-earth and iron-boron chemistry offers tailored magnetic or mechanical properties.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | 166.4 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 42.19 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00490 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2750 | eV/atom | — |