ErAl7Au3 is a ternary intermetallic compound combining erbium, aluminum, and gold—a rare-earth metallic system studied primarily in materials research rather than established industrial production. This material family is of interest for high-temperature applications and specialized alloy development, where the erbium addition can provide creep resistance and the gold component may enhance certain mechanical or electronic properties. Engineers would consider this material in advanced aerospace, electronics, or research contexts where rare-earth intermetallics offer performance advantages over conventional binary alloys, though practical application remains limited pending further development and cost evaluation.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Density(ρ) | 0.2854 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 19.81 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5404 | eV/atom | — |