Y4Zr3O12 is a mixed rare-earth zirconate ceramic compound combining yttrium and zirconium oxides. This material belongs to the family of pyrochlore and defect-fluorite structured ceramics, which are primarily investigated for high-temperature thermal management and radiation-resistant applications. Y4Zr3O12 is notable as a candidate thermal barrier coating material and potential nuclear fuel matrix due to its chemical stability at elevated temperatures and resistance to radiation-induced amorphization—making it relevant where conventional zirconia-based systems face limitations.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1941 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 4.176 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.830 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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