Er2AlCd is an intermetallic compound combining erbium, aluminum, and cadmium—a rare-earth metal system that exists primarily in research and experimental contexts rather than established commercial production. Materials in this composition family are investigated for specialized applications where rare-earth alloying can provide unique mechanical or thermal properties, though limited industrial adoption suggests this compound remains in early development or niche research phases. Engineers would consider this material only for advanced research programs or high-performance applications where the specific atomic interactions of erbium, aluminum, and cadmium offer advantages unavailable in conventional alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 65.97 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2900 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 39.22 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 8.226 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.01660 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3757 | eV/atom | — |