Y2Ge2O7 is a rare-earth germanate ceramic compound combining yttrium and germanium oxides, belonging to the family of functional ceramics with potential applications in high-temperature and radiation-resistant environments. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established industrial use, with investigations focused on its thermal stability, optical properties, and potential use in nuclear or advanced thermal applications where conventional ceramics reach performance limits. Engineers would consider this compound for specialized high-performance applications where the unique combination of rare-earth and germanate chemistry offers advantages over more conventional oxide ceramics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.766 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 3.198 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | Measured | ||
High-Frequency Dielectric Constant (ε∞)(ε∞) | 4.458 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF)2 entries | 0.000723 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | 0.00133 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S)2 entries | -103.8 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | 442.1 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.826 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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