Nd₆Si₄Cl₂O₁₆ is a rare-earth silicate chloride ceramic compound containing neodymium, a lanthanide element known for its magnetic and optical properties. This is primarily a research material rather than an established commercial ceramic; it belongs to the family of rare-earth oxyhalide compounds that are being investigated for advanced applications in photonics, luminescence, and potentially magnetic materials. Engineers would consider this compound in specialized research contexts where rare-earth doping or rare-earth host phases offer advantages in optical efficiency, thermal stability, or electromagnetic functionality that conventional ceramics cannot match.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 5.317 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.346 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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