K3Dy is a rare-earth ceramic compound containing potassium and dysprosium, representing a specialized composition within the broader family of rare-earth oxides and intermetallics. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established industrial production, with potential applications leveraging dysprosium's high neutron absorption and thermal properties in specialized ceramic matrices. Engineers would consider K3Dy-based materials where rare-earth functionality—such as neutron shielding, high-temperature stability, or specific optical/magnetic behavior—is required in a ceramic form that conventional oxides cannot adequately provide.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.07930 | lb/in³ | — |
| 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) | 0.5410 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.5333 | eV/atom | — |