ErBO3 is an erbium borate ceramic compound belonging to the rare-earth borate family of semiconductors. While primarily encountered in research and materials development contexts rather than high-volume industrial production, erbium borates are investigated for their potential in photonic and optoelectronic applications, particularly where rare-earth dopants can enable luminescence or optical functionality. The material combines the hardness and thermal stability typical of borate ceramics with the optical properties of erbium, making it relevant for engineers exploring advanced ceramics in specialized optical or radiation-resistant applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2525 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 3.096 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 5.756 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB)2 entries | 0.000 | μB | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij) | 1.261 | C/m² | — | ||
Piezoelectric Stress Tensor(eij) | Matrix (redacted) | C/m² | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -2.530 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | -3.356 | eV/atom | — |