Tm₄Zr₄O₁₄ is a mixed rare-earth/transition-metal oxide ceramic compound combining thulium (a lanthanide) with zirconium in a complex oxide phase. This material belongs to the family of rare-earth zirconate ceramics, which are primarily of research and emerging-technology interest rather than established commodity applications. Potential applications are being explored in high-temperature structural ceramics, thermal barrier coatings, and advanced nuclear fuel matrices, where the dual rare-earth and zirconium chemistry may offer benefits in thermal stability, radiation tolerance, or sintering behavior compared to single-component alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.496 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.738 | eV/atom | — |