ErHo3 is an intermetallic ceramic compound composed of erbium and mercury, belonging to the rare-earth intermetallic family. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established in high-volume industrial production, with potential applications in specialized electronic, photonic, or cryogenic contexts where rare-earth intermetallics offer unique phase stability or transport properties. Engineers would consider this compound for niche applications requiring the specific electronic or thermal characteristics of erbium-based systems, though availability and processing maturity are typically limiting factors compared to more conventional alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.4934 | 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) | 0.03970 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1549 | eV/atom | — |