Y₄Be₄Ge₂O₁₄ is a rare-earth beryllium germanate ceramic compound combining yttrium, beryllium, and germanium oxides in a structured lattice. This material exists primarily in the research domain as a specialty oxide ceramic with potential applications in high-temperature and radiation-tolerant systems, though it remains largely experimental and not widely deployed in mainstream engineering practice. The beryllium-germanate chemistry suggests interest in combinations of thermal stability, low density, and radiation hardness relevant to nuclear or aerospace environments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 4.755 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.119 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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