Erbium oxide (Er₂O₃) is a rare-earth ceramic compound valued for its optical transparency in the infrared spectrum and high thermal stability. It is primarily used in optical applications such as fiber amplifiers and laser systems, as well as in phosphor materials for lighting and displays, and increasingly in advanced ceramics for high-temperature structural applications. Engineers select Er₂O₃ when infrared transmission, thermal resistance, or rare-earth optical properties are critical requirements that conventional ceramics cannot meet.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | 23,568.6 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 10,492 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 4.423 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.838 | eV/atom | — |