Yb3Xe is an experimental rare-earth ceramic compound combining ytterbium and xenon, representing an unconventional composition in the family of rare-earth halide and chalcogenide ceramics. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established in high-volume production, with potential applications in specialized optical, nuclear, or high-temperature environments where rare-earth ceramics offer unique electronic or radiation properties. The xenon incorporation suggests investigation into materials for nuclear fuel matrices, radiation shielding, or advanced scintillation applications where heavy-element ceramics provide distinctive performance.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.913 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.4530 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.4470 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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