Gadolinium silicate (GdSiO3) is a rare-earth ceramic compound that belongs to the family of rare-earth silicates, materials studied primarily for high-temperature structural and functional applications. This compound is of particular interest in research contexts for thermal barrier coatings, nuclear fuel cladding, and advanced refractory systems, where its rare-earth content provides enhanced thermal stability and radiation resistance compared to conventional silicate ceramics. GdSiO3 is not yet a commodity engineering material but represents the broader class of rare-earth ceramics being developed as alternatives to yttria-stabilized zirconia for extreme-environment applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | μB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.666 | eV/atom | — |