Lutetium borate (Lu₂B₆O₆) is an advanced ceramic compound belonging to the rare-earth borate family, characterized by strong ionic bonding between lutetium cations and borate structural units. This material is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest, with applications in high-temperature optics, scintillation detection systems, and advanced refractory applications where the chemical stability and thermal properties of rare-earth ceramics provide advantages over conventional alternatives. Its notable position within the rare-earth ceramic family makes it relevant for next-generation photonic and radiation detection devices where material purity and crystalline structure are critical.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 24,060.2 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 11,152.4 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 5.752 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.368 | eV/atom | — |