GdAl3B4O12 is a rare-earth aluminum borate ceramic compound combining gadolinium, aluminum, and boron oxide constituents. This material belongs to the family of rare-earth borates, which are primarily investigated for optical and photonic applications due to their potential for luminescence and high refractive index properties. While not widely commercialized in bulk form, materials in this compositional class are explored for scintillator detectors, laser hosts, and optical coatings where rare-earth doping and borate chemistry offer advantages in radiation detection and photon management.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 4.271 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.824 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 7.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.126 | eV/atom | — |