ErTmMg₂ is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining erbium, thulium, and magnesium, representing a rare-earth magnesium system studied for advanced structural and functional applications. This material belongs to the family of rare-earth intermetallics that combine ceramic hardness with metallic ductility, offering potential for high-temperature structural components where conventional ceramics or alloys fall short. Research into such ternary rare-earth systems is driven by their potential for aerospace, thermal management, and high-performance engineering environments where weight, stiffness, and thermal stability must be balanced.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 6,497.7 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2900 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 4,203.2 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2231 | 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) | 0.00680 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.04907 | eV/atom | — |