Er₅Ge₃ is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining erbium (a rare-earth element) with germanium, forming a refractory ceramic material. This compound is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest, studied for high-temperature applications where rare-earth intermetallics offer thermal stability and potential wear resistance. It belongs to a family of rare-earth germanides explored for advanced thermal management, nuclear applications, and high-temperature structural contexts where conventional oxides or silicates are insufficient.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3302 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -52.92 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -0.9908 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | -0.8246 | eV/atom | — |