Yb₄C₄O₁₂ is a rare-earth oxide-carbide ceramic compound belonging to the family of ytterbium-based mixed-valence oxycarbides. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established in high-volume industrial production, with potential applications in advanced ceramic systems where thermal stability and chemical inertness are valued. The compound represents an exploration of rare-earth ceramic chemistry aimed at developing refractory materials and specialized structural ceramics for extreme-environment applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 96.76 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 49.35 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 4.208 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.571 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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