Y4 Ge4 O14
semiconductor· Y4 Ge4 O14
Y₄Ge₄O₁₄ is a rare-earth germanate ceramic compound belonging to the family of yttrium germanium oxides, which are primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established commercial materials. This compound is being investigated for potential applications in high-temperature ceramics, photonic materials, and scintillator systems, leveraging the optical and thermal properties characteristic of rare-earth-doped oxide frameworks. The material's significance lies in exploring alternatives to conventional ceramics in specialized applications where rare-earth germanates offer improved radiation hardness, luminescence, or thermal stability compared to conventional oxides.
scintillator detectors (research)high-temperature ceramics (developmental)optical materials (photonics research)radiation-resistant coatings (experimental)solid-state lighting (emerging)nuclear/medical imaging (laboratory scale)
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
Regulatory Screening
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