Y₄Hf₄O₁₄ is a mixed rare-earth hafnium oxide ceramic compound belonging to the family of high-entropy or complex rare-earth oxides. This material is primarily investigated in research settings as a potential thermal barrier coating (TBC) and high-temperature structural ceramic, leveraging hafnium's exceptional refractory properties and yttrium's role in stabilizing cubic crystal phases. It is notable for its potential to operate at extreme temperatures with low thermal conductivity, making it a candidate for next-generation aerospace and power-generation applications where conventional TBC materials (such as yttria-stabilized zirconia) approach performance limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.451 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.835 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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