K3ErCl6 is an erbium-containing chloride ceramic compound belonging to the rare-earth halide family. This material is primarily of research and specialized optical interest rather than a widely commercialized engineering ceramic; erbium compounds are investigated for photonic, laser, and luminescent applications due to erbium's unique electronic transitions in the infrared and visible spectrum. Engineers would consider this material for niche applications requiring rare-earth functionality, though availability, cost, and performance data relative to established alternatives typically limit adoption to R&D contexts.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 2.507 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 4.552 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.162 | eV/atom | — |