Er4FeS7 is an ternary intermetallic compound combining erbium, iron, and sulfur, belonging to the rare-earth metal sulfide family. This is a research-phase material studied primarily for its potential electronic, magnetic, and thermoelectric properties rather than as an established commercial alloy. Engineers would consider this compound in exploratory work on functional materials where rare-earth chemistry offers advantages in energy conversion, magnetic applications, or specialized semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2376 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.1050 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1366 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.824 | eV/atom | — |