ErMn2SiC is an intermetallic compound combining erbium, manganese, silicon, and carbon, belonging to the family of rare-earth transition metal silicides and carbides. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for its potential in high-temperature applications and magnetic applications, leveraging the magnetic properties of manganese and the thermal stability contributions of the rare-earth and ceramic components. While not yet widely commercialized, materials in this compound family are of interest for advanced aerospace, energy conversion, and specialized magnetic device applications where conventional superalloys or magnetic materials reach performance limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2823 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 4.688 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5312 | eV/atom | — |