Yb4 H8
semiconductor· Yb4 H8
Yb4H8 is a rare-earth metal hydride compound belonging to the lanthanide hydride family, where ytterbium combines with hydrogen to form an interstitial hydride phase. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for hydrogen storage applications and solid-state physics studies, as rare-earth hydrides exhibit unique electronic and mechanical properties that differ significantly from their parent metals. Engineers and researchers consider rare-earth hydrides like Yb4H8 for advanced energy storage systems and next-generation hydrogen technologies where the ability to reversibly absorb and release hydrogen at moderate temperatures could offer advantages over conventional storage methods.
hydrogen storage researchrare-earth hydride compoundssolid-state energy systemsmaterials physics researchadvanced battery technologiesexperimental semiconductor applications
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | — | ksi | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | ksi | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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