ErInCu₂ is an intermetallic compound combining erbium (a rare earth element) with indium and copper, forming a ternary metal system. This is a research-phase material rather than a widely commercialized alloy; it belongs to the family of rare-earth intermetallics being investigated for potential applications in high-performance electronics, magnetism, and advanced structural applications where the unique electronic properties of rare-earth elements can be leveraged. Engineers would consider this material in experimental settings where novel magnetic behavior, thermoelectric performance, or superconducting properties might offer advantages over conventional copper or indium-based systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 90.10 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3100 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 40.44 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 9.492 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 2.920 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3529 | eV/atom | — |