Er2AlCu is an intermetallic compound combining erbium (a rare-earth element), aluminum, and copper, belonging to the family of ternary metallic systems. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established industrial production, with potential applications in high-temperature structural applications, magnetoelectric devices, or advanced functional materials where rare-earth elements provide enhanced properties. Engineers would consider Er2AlCu when exploring lightweight, high-stiffness compositions or materials requiring the unique electronic or magnetic characteristics that erbium imparts, though its practical use remains limited to specialized aerospace, electronics, or materials research contexts.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 72.58 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2700 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 40.23 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 8.298 | 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) | 0.01330 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3805 | eV/atom | — |