Ce₂P₂O₈ is a rare-earth phosphate ceramic compound containing cerium, classified as a semiconductor material within the broader family of rare-earth oxyphosphates. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest, with potential applications in radiation-resistant ceramics and advanced nuclear fuel forms, where cerium-based compounds show promise for immobilizing actinides and lanthanides in waste streams. Its notable advantage over conventional phosphate ceramics lies in the chemical durability and thermal stability provided by rare-earth incorporation, making it relevant to the nuclear materials and advanced ceramics research sectors where long-term performance under harsh conditions is critical.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 133.5 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 56.23 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01760 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.063 | eV/atom | — |