O8Si2Hf2 is an experimental hafnium silicate ceramic compound combining hafnium, silicon, and oxygen in a complex oxide structure. This material belongs to the family of refractory ceramics and high-temperature oxides being researched for extreme environment applications where thermal stability and mechanical integrity are critical. Hafnium silicates are of particular interest in aerospace and nuclear industries due to their exceptional high-temperature performance and resistance to thermal cycling, positioning them as potential alternatives to conventional zirconia-based ceramics in demanding thermal barrier and structural applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 232.4 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 120.3 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 5.447 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.399 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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