YbZrO3 is a rare-earth zirconate ceramic compound combining ytterbium oxide with zirconia, belonging to the family of pyrochlore or perovskite-structured ceramics. This material is primarily investigated in research and advanced thermal applications for its potential as a thermal barrier coating (TBC) and high-temperature structural ceramic, offering promise as an alternative to conventional yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ) in extreme-temperature environments. Its appeal lies in enhanced phase stability, reduced thermal conductivity, and improved sintering resistance at ultra-high temperatures, making it particularly relevant for next-generation aerospace propulsion systems and concentrated solar power applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 4.217 | eV | DFT · PBE | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | μB | DFT |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.661 | eV/atom | DFT |
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