Er₂CoSi₂ is an intermetallic compound combining erbium (a rare-earth element), cobalt, and silicon. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established production use, belonging to a family of rare-earth transition-metal silicides being investigated for high-temperature structural and functional applications. The compound is notable for its potential in advanced aerospace and energy systems where thermal stability, oxidation resistance, and controlled magnetic or electronic properties are critical, though it remains largely in the experimental phase compared to conventional superalloys and ceramic matrix composites.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 8.167 | 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) | 0.00280 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7653 | eV/atom | — |