ErNi9 is a rare-earth nickel intermetallic compound containing erbium and nickel in a nominal 1:9 atomic ratio. This material belongs to the family of rare-earth nickel systems, which are primarily investigated for specialized high-temperature and magnetic applications where the combination of rare-earth and transition-metal bonding provides unique phase stability and electronic properties. ErNi9 is predominantly a research material used in fundamental studies of intermetallic phase diagrams, magnetic behavior, and potential applications in advanced functional devices rather than high-volume industrial production.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1337 | eV/atom | — |