Ho4 Ge4 O14
semiconductor· Ho4 Ge4 O14
Ho₄Ge₄O₁₄ is a holmium germanate ceramic compound belonging to the rare-earth oxide family, combining rare-earth and germanium elements in an oxide framework. This material is primarily of research interest for high-temperature applications and optical/photonic systems, where rare-earth dopants and germanate matrices are explored for their thermal stability, luminescence, and potential as host materials for lanthanide ions. While not yet widely deployed in commercial applications, holmium germanates represent an emerging class of functional ceramics with potential advantages in refractory applications and solid-state laser or scintillator development where conventional oxides face limitations.
high-temperature ceramics (research)optical/photonic materialsrare-earth host matricessolid-state laser materials (developmental)scintillator compounds (experimental)
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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