Dy₄B₄O₁₂ is an inorganic ceramic compound combining dysprosium (a rare-earth element), boron, and oxygen, belonging to the family of rare-earth borate ceramics. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established industrial production, explored for potential applications in high-temperature structural ceramics and optical materials that leverage the unique properties of dysprosium-based compounds. Rare-earth borates are investigated as alternatives to conventional refractories and advanced ceramics where thermal stability, chemical inertness, or specific optical characteristics are required.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | 19,805.8 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 10,082 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 5.556 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.326 | eV/atom | — |