ErB2Rh3 is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining erbium, boron, and rhodium, representing an advanced refractory material in the rare-earth boride family. This is a research-phase material studied for extreme-environment applications where conventional ceramics and metals reach their limits. The compound's high density and stiffness make it a candidate for high-temperature structural components, though its brittleness and limited production maturity restrict current industrial deployment compared to established alternatives like tungsten carbides or yttria-stabilized zirconia.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 215.3 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2800 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 109.8 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 10.46 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.00290 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7149 | eV/atom | — |