Al₂Si₄O₁₁ is a silicate ceramic compound belonging to the aluminosilicate family, characterized by a layered or framework structure combining aluminum oxide and silicon oxide phases. This material is encountered primarily in refractory applications, advanced ceramics, and mineral processing contexts, where its thermal stability and chemical resistance are valued for high-temperature service. It represents a composition region relevant to clay minerals, feldspathoids, and engineered ceramic composites; engineers typically select aluminosilicate ceramics of this type when thermal cycling resistance, low thermal conductivity, or chemical inertness in corrosive environments is required.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 4.289 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.978 | eV/atom | — |