Er₃Ru is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining erbium (a rare-earth element) with ruthenium, belonging to the family of rare-earth metallic ceramics. This material is primarily of research and experimental interest, investigated for potential high-temperature structural applications where combined thermal stability, hardness, and metallic conductivity may offer advantages over conventional ceramics. Er₃Ru exemplifies the broader class of rare-earth intermetallics being explored for next-generation aerospace and nuclear applications where extreme environments demand materials beyond current oxide or carbide ceramics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3482 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.2979 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.09327 | eV/atom | — |