ErAl7Fe5 is an intermetallic compound combining erbium, aluminum, and iron, belonging to the rare-earth aluminum-iron family of materials. This material is primarily explored in research and advanced materials development contexts, where its combination of a rare-earth element with lightweight aluminum and iron is studied for potential applications requiring specific magnetic, thermal, or structural properties at elevated temperatures. The erbium content suggests potential utility in magnetic applications or high-temperature structural applications where rare-earth strengthening mechanisms are beneficial.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2070 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 7.370 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.00750 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4169 | eV/atom | — |