Er₄Co₄Sn₄ is an intermetallic compound combining rare-earth (erbium), transition metal (cobalt), and main-group (tin) elements, representing a research-phase material in the broader family of rare-earth intermetallics. This compound is primarily of scientific interest for fundamental studies of electronic structure, magnetic behavior, and crystal chemistry rather than established industrial production. Potential applications are being explored in specialized magnetism research, thermoelectric materials development, and high-temperature functional devices, though the material remains largely in the exploratory phase without widespread commercial deployment.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000500 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5090 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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