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LiGeBO4

ceramic

· LiGeBO4

LiGeBO4 is a lithium germanium borate ceramic compound that belongs to the family of borate-based oxide ceramics. This material is primarily of research interest for optical and photonic applications, where its crystal structure and transparency properties make it relevant for nonlinear optical devices, laser hosts, and scintillation detectors. While not yet widely adopted in mainstream industrial production, lithium borate ceramics are being investigated for their potential in high-energy physics instrumentation, UV optics, and specialized electro-optic systems where their combination of mechanical rigidity and optical performance offers advantages over conventional glass or single-crystal alternatives.

Nonlinear optical devicesScintillation detectorsLaser-active mediaHigh-energy physics instrumentationUV optical componentsResearch/prototype applications

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions
Bulk Modulus(K)	13,900.4	ksi	DFT · OptB88vdW
Poisson's Ratio(ν)	0.2400	-	DFT · OptB88vdW
Shear Modulus(G)	8,959	ksi	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	0.1303	lb/in³	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions
Band Gap(Eg)	4.596	eV	DFT · OptB88vdW
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr)2 entries	14.06	-	DFT · OptB88vdW
↳	4.823 range 3.057–6.588median of 2 measurements	-	DFT · PBEsol
High-Frequency Dielectric Constant (ε∞)(ε∞)	3.172	-	DFT · OptB88vdW
Magnetic Moment(μB)	0.000	µB	DFT · OptB88vdW
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij)2 entries	0.4716	C/m²	DFT · OptB88vdW
↳	0.1860	C/m²	DFT · PBE
Piezoelectric Stress Tensor(eij)	Matrix (redacted)	C/m²	DFT · PBE

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.00610	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-2.230	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW

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