Er₂Ga₂ is an intermetallic compound combining erbium (a rare-earth element) with gallium, forming a binary semiconductor material. This compound is primarily of research interest for potential optoelectronic and thermoelectric applications, as rare-earth gallium systems can exhibit unique electronic properties suitable for high-temperature or specialized photonic devices. While not yet widely commercialized in mainstream engineering applications, materials in this family are explored for advanced semiconductor technologies where rare-earth doping or intermetallic phases may offer advantages over conventional III-V semiconductors in niche operating conditions.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 10,719.9 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 6,861.3 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00540 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6370 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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