Y4 Ge2 O10
semiconductor· Y4 Ge2 O10
Y4Ge2O10 is a rare-earth germanate ceramic compound combining yttrium and germanium oxides, belonging to the family of functional ceramics and oxide semiconductors. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest for photonic and optoelectronic applications, where its optical and electronic properties in the germanate family make it a candidate for wavelength conversion, scintillation, or solid-state laser host materials. Compared to more established rare-earth compounds, germanates offer unique refractive index and phonon characteristics that may enable device miniaturization or improved performance in specific wavelength ranges, though industrial maturity and production volumes remain limited.
photonic materials researchscintillation detectorsoptical waveguidesrare-earth laser hostsX-ray or gamma-ray detectorsnext-generation optoelectronics
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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