ErW3 is a tungsten-based intermetallic compound containing erbium, belonging to the rare-earth refractory metal family. This material is primarily of research interest for high-temperature applications where exceptional hardness and thermal stability are required, though industrial adoption remains limited compared to conventional tungsten alloys. Its rare-earth erbium addition provides potential benefits in creep resistance and oxidation protection at extreme temperatures, making it notable in advanced aerospace and nuclear materials development.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 16.71 | kg/m³ | — |
| 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) | 1.307 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.8882 | eV/atom | — |