HfGeO4

ceramic
· HfGeO4

HfGeO4 is a hafnium germanate ceramic compound that combines the refractory properties of hafnium oxides with germanate chemistry. This material is primarily of research and advanced materials interest, developed for high-temperature structural applications and as a potential thermal barrier coating system component where extreme thermal stability and chemical inertness are required. It represents an experimental alternative in the hafnium-based ceramic family, offering potential advantages in aerospace, nuclear, and ultra-high-temperature environments where conventional oxide ceramics may degrade.

thermal barrier coatingshigh-temperature ceramicsrefractory applicationsaerospace propulsionnuclear reactor materialsresearch and development

Compliance & Regulations

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PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Bulk Modulus(K)
32,971.4
ksi
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
0.3100
-
Shear Modulus(G)
14,654.6
ksi
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Density(ρ)
0.3000
lb/in³
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Band Gap(Eg)
4.171
eV
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr)
11.36
range 4.691–18.03median of 2 measurements
-
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB
Seebeck Coefficient(S)
-287.9
µV/K
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.000
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
-2.802
eV/atom
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source

Regulatory Screening

Environmental

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.