Yb₃SiO₅ is a rare-earth silicate ceramic compound belonging to the family of ytterbium-based oxide ceramics. This material is primarily investigated for high-temperature structural and thermal applications where its rare-earth composition provides enhanced refractory properties and oxidation resistance compared to conventional silicates. Industrial interest centers on aerospace and nuclear sectors where materials must maintain mechanical integrity at extreme temperatures; Yb₃SiO₅ is particularly notable as a potential thermal barrier coating or reinforcement phase in composite systems, though it remains largely in the research and development stage rather than in widespread production use.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 10,777.8 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2500 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 6,826.9 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3441 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
| ↳ | 0.1640 | eV | DFT · TBmBJ | ||
High-Frequency Dielectric Constant (ε∞)(ε∞) | 67.50 | - | DFT · TBmBJ | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Spectroscopic Limited Maximum Efficiency (SLME)(SLME) | 5.840 | % | DFT · TBmBJ |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.811 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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