Zr₄O₈ is a zirconium oxide ceramic compound belonging to the family of zirconia-based materials, which are engineered ceramics valued for their high mechanical strength and thermal stability. This composition represents a specific stoichiometric variant within the zirconia system, likely explored in research contexts for applications requiring controlled oxygen deficiency or specific crystal phase behavior. Zirconia ceramics are industrially established in thermal barrier coatings, wear-resistant components, and high-temperature structural applications, with variants like this composition investigated for enhanced properties in demanding aerospace, energy, and materials science research.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 187.4 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 93.73 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.622 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.701 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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