Er₃CuSiS₇ is an ternary/quaternary intermetallic compound combining erbium (a rare-earth element), copper, silicon, and sulfur. This is a research-phase material studied primarily in solid-state chemistry and materials science for its potential thermoelectric, optoelectronic, or semiconducting properties, rather than an established engineering material in widespread production. The rare-earth composition and mixed-anion structure (sulfide-based) make it relevant to emerging technologies in energy conversion and advanced functional materials, though engineering adoption remains limited pending optimization of processing routes and property validation.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.766 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.978 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -211 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.646 | eV/atom | — |