ErMg5 is an intermetallic compound combining erbium (a rare-earth element) with magnesium, classified as a ceramic material. This compound belongs to the rare-earth magnesium intermetallic family, which is primarily explored in research contexts for high-temperature structural applications and advanced functional materials. ErMg5 and related rare-earth magnesium phases are investigated for potential use in lightweight, high-temperature alloys and composite reinforcements where rare-earth elements can enhance creep resistance and phase stability, though industrial deployment remains limited compared to conventional magnesium alloys or established high-temperature ceramics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1199 | 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) | 0.02300 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.01183 | eV/atom | — |