Ce2Ge3O9 is a cerium germanate ceramic compound belonging to the rare-earth oxide family, characterized by a crystalline structure combining cerium and germanium oxides. This material is primarily of research and development interest for advanced ceramic applications, particularly in optical, thermal management, and nuclear fuel-related systems where rare-earth ceramics offer stability at elevated temperatures and radiation resistance. Its notable advantages over conventional ceramics stem from cerium's unique electronic properties and the germanate structure's thermal and chemical durability, making it relevant for specialized high-performance applications where conventional oxides may be inadequate.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 6.076 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 3.881 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.04570 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.486 | eV/atom | — |