Er4C7 is a rare-earth carbide ceramic compound containing erbium and carbon, belonging to the family of refractory carbides used in high-temperature and wear-resistant applications. This material is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest, valued for its potential in extreme thermal environments, cutting tool applications, and advanced refractory systems where thermal stability and hardness are critical. Its selection over alternatives would be driven by specific high-temperature performance requirements or wear resistance needs in niche applications where rare-earth carbide properties provide advantages.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 8.155 | 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) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4301 | eV/atom | — |