Er₂Pd₁Rh₁ is a ternary intermetallic compound combining erbium (a rare-earth element) with palladium and rhodium (precious transition metals). This is a research-phase material rather than a commercial alloy, belonging to the family of rare-earth–noble-metal intermetallics that are studied for their unique electronic and magnetic properties. The material is primarily of scientific interest for its potential in thermoelectric applications, magnetic refrigeration, or specialized catalytic systems where the combination of rare-earth and platinum-group metals offers distinct electronic structure advantages over binary or single-element alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00990 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.9810 | eV/atom | — |