NdHfO3 is a rare-earth hafnate ceramic compound combining neodymium and hafnium oxides, belonging to the perovskite or pyrochlore family of materials. This is primarily a research-phase ceramic being investigated for high-temperature structural and functional applications, particularly as a thermal barrier coating constituent and potential alternative to yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ) in extreme thermal environments. Its appeal lies in thermal stability, phase retention, and potential sintering characteristics at temperatures where conventional oxides degrade, making it of interest to aerospace and power generation sectors seeking next-generation refractory solutions.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · PBE | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.00900 | μB | DFT |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.386 | eV/atom | DFT |
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