Ce2 Zr2 O8
semiconductorCe₂Zr₂O₈ is a mixed rare-earth oxide ceramic compound combining cerium and zirconium in a pyrochlore-type structure, functioning as a semiconductor with potential ionic and thermal transport properties. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for advanced thermal barrier coatings, solid oxide fuel cells, and oxygen-ion conducting electrolytes, where the combination of rare-earth and transition-metal oxides offers improved thermal stability and ionic conductivity compared to single-phase alternatives. Its notable advantage lies in the potential for tunable defect chemistry and enhanced sintering resistance, making it a candidate for next-generation energy conversion and high-temperature protection applications, though industrial adoption remains limited to specialized aerospace and energy sectors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | — | Pa | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | Pa | — | — |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |