Er₂Se₄ is a rare-earth selenide semiconductor compound belonging to the family of lanthanide chalcogenides. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for its potential in optoelectronic and photonic applications, particularly where mid-infrared emission and luminescence properties are desired. While not yet widely deployed in mainstream industrial production, rare-earth selenides like Er₂Se₄ are of interest to researchers developing advanced light sources, infrared detectors, and potential quantum materials where the combination of rare-earth electronic structure and chalcogenide host provides unique optical and electronic characteristics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 82.76 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 39.79 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00760 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.611 | eV/atom | — |