ErAl8Fe4 is an erbium-aluminum-iron intermetallic compound, representing a rare-earth metal alloy system that combines erbium's nuclear and thermal properties with aluminum and iron for structural compatibility. This material belongs to the family of rare-earth intermetallics and appears to be primarily a research or specialized industrial compound rather than a commodity alloy. Its application is likely driven by niche requirements in nuclear engineering, high-temperature aerospace components, or advanced materials research where rare-earth additions provide benefits in neutron absorption, creep resistance, or phase stability.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1922 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 5.077 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -0.3967 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4427 | eV/atom | — |