ErFe2Co2B is an intermetallic compound belonging to the rare-earth transition metal boride family, combining erbium with iron, cobalt, and boron elements. This material is primarily of research and development interest for high-performance magnetic and hard-facing applications, where the rare-earth and transition metal constituents are expected to provide enhanced magnetic properties or wear resistance compared to conventional ferrous alloys. The erbium addition distinguishes this composition within the broader class of cobalt-iron-boron magnetic materials, making it relevant for advanced permanent magnet or magnetocaloric device research rather than established high-volume industrial production.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 9.143 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.01910 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3100 | eV/atom | — |