ErCo2Ge2 is an intermetallic compound combining erbium, cobalt, and germanium, belonging to the rare-earth transition metal family of materials. This is primarily a research-phase material studied for potential applications in thermoelectric devices, magnetic materials, and advanced metallurgical systems where rare-earth intermetallics offer tunable electronic and thermal properties. Engineers working in emerging energy conversion, magnetic cooling, or high-performance alloy development may find this compound relevant for specialized applications requiring the unique coupling of rare-earth and transition-metal characteristics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 132.8 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2900 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 65.47 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 9.152 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 18.31 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6032 | eV/atom | — |