Li₄HfO₄ is a lithium hafnium oxide ceramic compound that belongs to the family of mixed-metal oxides with potential applications in solid-state ionic conductors and advanced ceramic materials. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established commercial use, studied for its ionic transport properties and thermal stability in environments requiring hafnium-based ceramics. It represents an exploratory composition within the broader class of lithium-containing oxides being investigated for next-generation energy storage, thermal barrier coatings, and specialized refractory applications where hafnium's high melting point and chemical inertness are valued.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 4.710 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 4.626 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
High-Frequency Dielectric Constant (ε∞)(ε∞) | 3.438 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF)2 entries | 0.000924 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | 0.000729 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S)2 entries | -160.7 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | 336 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.06520 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.660 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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