Er₃Ge is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining erbium (a rare-earth element) with germanium, belonging to the family of rare-earth germanides. This material is primarily of research and academic interest rather than established commercial production, studied for its potential in high-temperature structural applications, thermal management, and as a model system for understanding rare-earth intermetallic behavior. Engineers would consider Er₃Ge-based compounds where thermal stability, high-temperature strength, or specialized electronic properties are needed in niche applications, though its scarcity and limited manufacturing scale make it unsuitable for high-volume engineering projects.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 8,371.6 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2800 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,272.7 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3472 | lb/in³ | — |
| 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) | 0.2239 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3270 | eV/atom | — |