GeSbO is an amorphous or crystalline oxide ceramic composed of germanium, antimony, and oxygen elements, belonging to the family of heavy-metal oxide glasses and ceramics. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for infrared (IR) optics, photonic devices, and specialized glass applications where its unique optical properties in the mid-to-far infrared spectrum offer advantages over conventional silicate glasses. Engineers consider GeSbO compositions when designing IR windows, sensors, and photonic components that must operate at wavelengths where conventional glass becomes opaque, though availability and cost typically limit adoption to high-performance or niche applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | -1.090 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | -2.970 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 1.749 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 2.006 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.117 | eV/atom | — |