ErCu₂ is an intermetallic compound combining erbium (a rare earth element) with copper in a 1:2 stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the rare earth-copper intermetallic family, which exhibits unique combinations of magnetic, thermal, and electronic properties not readily available in conventional alloys. ErCu₂ and related rare earth copper compounds have attracted research interest for potential applications in high-temperature magnets, thermoelectric devices, and advanced functional materials where rare earth elements can be leveraged for enhanced performance.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3426 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -0.2798 | eV/atom | Measured | ||
| ↳ | -0.3432 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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