Er2Hf2O7 is a rare-earth hafnate ceramic compound belonging to the pyrochlore oxide family, combining erbium and hafnium oxides in a 1:1 stoichiometric ratio. This material is primarily investigated for high-temperature thermal barrier coating (TBC) applications and advanced refractory systems, where it offers potential advantages over conventional yttria-stabilized zirconia due to its lower thermal conductivity and higher melting point. Er2Hf2O7 remains largely in the research and development phase, with particular interest in aerospace and power generation sectors seeking improved thermal management in extreme environments such as jet engine hot sections and next-generation turbine components.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3408 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.089 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -151.1 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.02210 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.824 | eV/atom | — |