ErGeAu

metal
· JVASP-16772· ErGeAu

ErGeAu is an intermetallic compound combining erbium, germanium, and gold—a rare ternary metal system primarily of research interest rather than established commercial production. This material belongs to the class of precious-metal intermetallics and is investigated for its potential in high-performance applications requiring combinations of thermal stability, electrical properties, or specialized mechanical behavior. Limited industrial deployment exists; ErGeAu and similar ternary systems are explored in materials science to understand phase stability, electronic structure, and potential use in niche applications such as thermoelectrics, electronic contacts, or advanced aerospace components where cost is secondary to performance.

research alloysthermoelectric materialselectronic contactshigh-temperature structural applicationsmaterials science investigations

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
Units:
siimperial
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Bulk Modulus(K)
47.86
ksi—
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
0.07000
-—
Shear Modulus(G)
58.02
ksi—
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Density(ρ)
0.4150
lb/in³—
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Band Gap(Eg)
0.000
eV—
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB—
Seebeck Coefficient(S)
-4.830
µV/K—
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.1697
eV/atom—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
-0.6165
eV/atom—
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.