Pr₄Lu₄O₁₂ is a rare-earth oxide ceramic compound combining praseodymium and lutetium oxides in a 1:1 molar ratio. This material belongs to the family of rare-earth sesquioxides and related compounds, which are primarily investigated for their exceptional thermal and optical properties at high temperatures. While not yet commercially widespread, this composition is of research interest in aerospace thermal management, photonic devices, and advanced refractory applications where the combined rare-earth elements offer tuned thermal conductivity, optical transparency, or phase stability compared to single rare-earth alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 4.998 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.767 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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