PrBO3 is a rare-earth borate ceramic compound combining praseodymium and boron oxides, belonging to the broader class of functional ceramic semiconductors. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established in high-volume production, with potential applications in optoelectronics, photonic devices, and high-temperature ceramics where rare-earth dopants are valued for their unique electronic and luminescent properties. Engineers would consider PrBO3 for specialized applications requiring the specific electronic characteristics of praseodymium-based systems, such as scintillators, phosphors, or tunable optical components, though commercial alternatives and maturity of processing remain important evaluation factors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.480 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 2.243 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 4.750 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB)2 entries | 0.000 | μB | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -345.8 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -2.400 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | -3.247 | eV/atom | — |