Ca₆Hf₁O₈ is a mixed rare-earth oxide ceramic compound combining calcium and hafnium oxides, belonging to the family of high-temperature ceramic materials and refractory oxides. This composition is primarily of research interest for advanced ceramic applications requiring exceptional thermal stability and chemical resistance, particularly in environments where hafnium's high melting point and neutron absorption properties are advantageous. While not yet a mainstream engineering material with wide commercial deployment, compounds in this family show promise for specialized applications in thermal barriers, nuclear reactor components, and extreme-environment structural ceramics where conventional oxides would degrade.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 4.165 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.390 | eV/atom | — |