Y2Ge2O7 is a rare-earth germanate ceramic compound belonging to the pyrochlore or related oxide family, combining yttrium and germanium oxides in a stoichiometric structure. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established industrial production, investigated for potential applications in high-temperature thermal management, radiation-resistant ceramics, and specialized optical or electronic applications where the unique combination of rare-earth and germanium chemistry offers thermal stability or functional properties unavailable in conventional ceramics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 4.055 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.774 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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