Y₄Si₄O₁₄ is a rare-earth silicate ceramic compound containing yttrium and silicon, belonging to the family of advanced oxide ceramics developed for high-temperature structural and functional applications. This material is primarily of research and development interest for aerospace and thermal management applications, where its rare-earth silicate composition offers potential advantages in thermal stability, oxidation resistance, and high-temperature strength compared to conventional silicates. The yttrium-silicon-oxygen system is studied as a candidate material for thermal barrier coatings, environmental barrier coatings (EBCs) for ceramic matrix composites, and next-generation refractory applications in demanding thermal environments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 4.746 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.400 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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