Er₂Pd₁Au₁ is a ternary intermetallic compound combining erbium (a rare-earth element), palladium, and gold in a 2:1:1 stoichiometric ratio. This is a research-phase material studied primarily for its potential in thermoelectric and electronic applications, leveraging the unique electron-scattering and phonon-transport properties that arise from combining rare-earth and noble-metal constituents. While not yet established in volume production, materials in this family are of interest for high-temperature energy conversion and specialized microelectronic or optoelectronic devices where rare-earth–noble-metal interactions offer advantages over conventional binary alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01060 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.9480 | eV/atom | — |