Sb₁Er₁ is an intermetallic compound combining antimony and erbium, belonging to the rare-earth intermetallic family of semiconductors. This material represents an emerging research compound of interest for thermoelectric and magnetoelectronic applications, where the combination of a rare-earth element (erbium) with a semimetal (antimony) creates potentially useful electronic and thermal properties. Engineers considering this material should recognize it as primarily in the experimental/development stage rather than a commodity product, offering potential advantages in specialized high-temperature or magnetocryogenic devices where traditional semiconductors face limitations.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 9,369.4 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 6,570.2 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.1540 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.138 | eV/atom | — |