ErCo3Si2 is an intermetallic compound combining erbium, cobalt, and silicon, belonging to the rare-earth transition-metal silicide family. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established commercial production, studied for potential applications requiring high-temperature stability, magnetic properties, or specialized electronic behavior inherent to rare-earth intermetallics. Engineers would consider this compound for advanced applications where rare-earth magnetic or thermal properties combined with silicide stability offer advantages over conventional alloys, though material availability and processing routes remain limited compared to conventional engineering metals.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2980 | lb/in³ | — |
| 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) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6940 | eV/atom | — |