Er₃Al₃Ni₁Ge₂ is an intermetallic compound combining rare-earth (erbium), transition metal (nickel), and main-group (aluminum, germanium) elements. This is a research-phase material rather than a commercial product; such complex intermetallics are typically investigated for potential applications in high-temperature structural materials, thermoelectric devices, or magnetic applications given the presence of erbium and nickel. The compound's utility would depend on its phase stability, thermal conductivity, and electronic properties—characteristics that drive interest in rare-earth intermetallic systems for next-generation aerospace, energy conversion, or electronic device applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 90.82 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 62.81 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01220 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7690 | eV/atom | — |