Er₄Co₄O₁₂ is a mixed-metal oxide ceramic compound containing erbium and cobalt in a defined stoichiometric ratio, belonging to the family of rare-earth transition-metal oxides. This is primarily a research-phase material studied for its potential as a functional ceramic, with applications being explored in catalysis, magnetism, and electronic materials rather than established commercial use. The erbium-cobalt oxide system is of interest to researchers developing advanced ceramics for energy conversion, magnetic devices, and catalytic systems where rare-earth doping provides enhanced functional properties.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00760 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.565 | eV/atom | — |