Al2SiO5 is an alumina-silicate ceramic compound that exists in three polymorphic forms (sillimanite, kyanite, and andalusite), each with distinct crystal structures and property profiles. This material is valued in high-temperature and wear-resistant applications due to its thermal stability, hardness, and chemical inertness. The polymorphic variants allow engineers to select the form best suited to specific processing conditions and service environments, making Al2SiO5 a versatile choice for demanding thermal and mechanical applications where cost-effectiveness matters relative to pure alumina.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries | 20,488.6 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 34,986 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2500 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries | 12,846.6 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 21,304.6 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1290 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 5.923 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -111.1 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -3.355 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | -3.170 | eV/atom | — |