Er₂Fe₁₇C₂ is an intermetallic compound combining erbium, iron, and carbon, belonging to the rare-earth iron carbide family of materials. This is primarily a research-phase material studied for its potential in high-strength, high-temperature applications where rare-earth strengthening of iron-based matrices offers improved performance over conventional steels. Engineers consider this material class when designing components requiring exceptional hardness and thermal stability, though commercial availability and cost typically limit adoption to specialized aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing contexts where performance justifies material expense.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 8.531 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1000 | eV/atom | — |