Er8Au4 is an intermetallic compound combining erbium and gold, representing a specialized alloy in the rare-earth–noble-metal family. This material is primarily explored in research contexts for high-temperature applications and advanced electronic devices where the combination of erbium's rare-earth properties and gold's electrical conductivity and chemical stability offers potential advantages. Its selection would be driven by specific requirements in thermal management, radiation resistance, or specialized semiconductor device architectures where conventional materials fall short.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 10,558.7 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 3,881.2 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02290 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6980 | eV/atom | — |