Nd₄Zr₄O₁₂ is a rare-earth zirconium oxide ceramic compound combining neodymium and zirconium in a mixed-valence oxide structure. This material belongs to the family of pyrochlore or related rare-earth zirconate phases, which are of significant research interest for high-temperature applications and ionic conductor systems. Engineers consider this compound primarily in emerging applications requiring thermal stability, radiation resistance, or ionic conductivity at elevated temperatures, though it remains largely in the development and characterization phase rather than established mass production.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01650 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.426 | eV/atom | — |