Si₄Fe₂Er₄ is a rare-earth iron silicide compound, likely in the semiconductor or intermetallic class, combining silicon and iron with erbium as a functional dopant or structural constituent. This is primarily a research material explored for potential applications in magnetic semiconductors, thermoelectric devices, or advanced electronic materials, rather than a commercially established engineering material. The erbium addition suggests interest in tailoring electronic or magnetic properties for specialized functional applications beyond conventional silicon-based semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000800 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7130 | eV/atom | — |