O8Y2Nb2 is an experimental oxide ceramic compound containing yttrium and niobium, representing a mixed rare-earth/transition-metal oxide system likely under development for advanced ceramic applications. While not yet commercialized at scale, materials in this family are investigated for their potential in high-temperature structural applications, electronic ceramics, and specialized refractory uses where combined mechanical stiffness and thermal stability are valuable. The niobium-yttrium oxide chemistry suggests potential relevance to thermal barrier coatings, electrical insulators, or next-generation ceramic composites, though widespread industrial adoption remains limited compared to established oxide ceramics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | 21,568.7 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 9,567.7 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 3.482 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.346 | eV/atom | — |