Zr8O16 is a zirconium oxide ceramic compound with a specific stoichiometric composition, belonging to the broader family of zirconia-based materials widely used in advanced ceramic applications. This compound is notable in research and specialized industrial contexts for its potential in high-temperature refractory systems, thermal barrier coatings, and oxygen-ion conducting electrolytes, where zirconium oxides provide exceptional thermal stability and chemical inertness. Engineers select zirconia compounds over alternative ceramics when projects demand superior mechanical toughness, fracture resistance, or ionic conductivity in extreme thermal or chemical environments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.883 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.615 range -3.638–-3.593median of 2 measurements | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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