Yb₈Cl₁₂O₂ is a rare-earth oxyhalide ceramic compound combining ytterbium, chlorine, and oxygen in a mixed-anion crystal structure. This is a research-phase material studied primarily for its potential in solid-state chemistry and advanced ceramics applications, rather than a commercial engineering material in widespread use. The oxyhalide family represents an emerging class of ceramics with tunable ionic and electronic properties, of interest to researchers exploring novel ion-conducting materials, luminescent ceramics, or specialized refractory applications where mixed-anion chemistry may offer advantages over conventional oxides or halides alone.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 5.542 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.836 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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