ErCoSi2 is an intermetallic compound composed of erbium, cobalt, and silicon, belonging to the rare-earth transition metal silicide family. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established industrial production, explored for high-temperature structural applications where its intermetallic nature offers potential for strength retention and oxidation resistance at elevated temperatures. Silicide compounds like ErCoSi2 are investigated as alternatives to conventional superalloys in aerospace and energy applications, though their brittleness and processing challenges have limited widespread adoption compared to Ni-based superalloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 7.270 | 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) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7358 | eV/atom | — |