Er3GaC is a ternary ceramic compound combining erbium, gallium, and carbon, belonging to the family of rare-earth carbides and represents an advanced ceramic material for specialized high-performance applications. This material is primarily of research and development interest, explored for potential use in extreme environment applications where thermal stability, hardness, and chemical resistance are critical; it exemplifies the broader class of rare-earth carbides being investigated as alternatives to conventional refractories and wear-resistant coatings in aerospace and thermal management systems. Engineers considering Er3GaC would be evaluating it for niche applications requiring both thermal performance and structural integrity at elevated temperatures, though commercial deployment remains limited compared to more established ceramic systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 49.03 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3200 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 29.84 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 6.870 | 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) | 1.573 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.139 | eV/atom | — |