Er4CdNi is a quaternary intermetallic compound combining erbium, cadmium, and nickel, representing an experimental research material rather than a commercial engineering alloy. Materials in this composition family are of interest in magnetism research, thermal management studies, and rare-earth intermetallic development, where the combination of rare-earth (erbium) and transition metals (nickel) can produce unusual magnetic or electronic properties. Engineers would consider this material primarily in advanced research contexts exploring novel material systems for high-performance applications, though limited industrial adoption and production maturity distinguish it from established alloy families.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 9.577 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3570 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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