UHfO₃ is an ultra-high-k (dielectric constant) hafnium oxide ceramic compound that belongs to the perovskite family of materials, engineered for advanced semiconductor and microelectronic applications where exceptional dielectric performance is required. This material is primarily of research and development significance, being investigated as a gate dielectric replacement in next-generation transistors and memory devices where conventional oxide layers reach performance limits; it offers potential advantages over standard HfO₂ through enhanced dielectric strength and reduced leakage current, making it particularly relevant for sub-7nm semiconductor nodes and emerging high-density memory technologies.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · PBE | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.6210 | μB | DFT |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.250 | eV/atom | DFT |
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