Si₂Cu₂Er₁ is an intermetallic compound combining silicon, copper, and erbium—a rare-earth addition that modifies the microstructure and thermal properties of the base copper-silicon system. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial production, with potential applications in thermoelectric devices and high-temperature structural composites where rare-earth doping enhances phase stability and reduces thermal conductivity.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 16,964.6 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 10,114.9 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01340 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5340 | eV/atom | — |