Er2FeSi2 is an intermetallic compound combining erbium, iron, and silicon, belonging to the rare-earth transition-metal silicide family. This material is primarily of research interest for its potential in high-temperature applications and magnetic systems, where the rare-earth erbium component can provide enhanced magnetic properties or thermal stability compared to conventional ferrous alloys. Engineers evaluating Er2FeSi2 should note it represents an experimental composition rather than a commercially established alloy; its adoption depends on matching specific performance requirements in niche applications where rare-earth metallurgy offers advantage over iron-based alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2905 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF)2 entries | 0.000319 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | 0.000319 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S)2 entries | -15.69 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | -15.21 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7108 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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