Er₂Zn₂Ga₂ is a ternary intermetallic compound combining erbium (a rare-earth element), zinc, and gallium in an ordered crystal structure. This is a research-phase material primarily of interest in solid-state physics and materials science; it belongs to the broader family of rare-earth-based semiconductors and intermetallics being explored for quantum and thermoelectric applications. The material's potential lies in its unique electronic band structure and the possibility of tuning properties through rare-earth substitution, making it relevant to researchers investigating next-generation semiconductor physics, though it has not yet achieved widespread industrial deployment.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00240 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5640 | eV/atom | — |