Er₂Fe₈Ge₄ is an intermetallic compound combining erbium (a rare earth element), iron, and germanium in a fixed stoichiometric ratio. This is a research-phase material studied primarily for its magnetic and electronic properties rather than established industrial production. The compound belongs to the broader family of rare-earth transition-metal intermetallics, which are investigated for potential applications in magnetic devices, thermoelectric systems, and advanced electronic components where the interaction between rare-earth magnetism and transition-metal electronic structure can be engineered.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00360 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3210 | eV/atom | — |