AlSiO₂ is an aluminum silicate ceramic compound that combines alumina (Al₂O₃) and silica (SiO₂) phases, commonly encountered as a constituent in high-temperature refractory materials, mineral composites, and engineered ceramics. It appears in traditional ceramics, refractories, and advanced composite matrices where the dual-phase structure provides thermal stability and chemical resistance. Engineers select aluminum silicate compositions when seeking materials that balance high-temperature performance with cost-effectiveness compared to pure alumina or advanced technical ceramics, particularly in applications where moderate mechanical strength and excellent thermal shock resistance are required.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 15,039 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 4,358.4 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1129 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | DFT · TBmBJ | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 1.004 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.618 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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