AlSiO₃ is an aluminum silicate ceramic compound representing a class of materials commonly found in nature (feldspars, clay minerals) and synthesized for engineered applications. It is used primarily in refractory materials, insulators, and abrasive applications where thermal stability and chemical inertness are required. AlSiO₃-based ceramics offer cost-effectiveness and good high-temperature performance compared to pure alumina or silica alone, making them a practical choice for industrial thermal barriers and structural ceramics where extreme purity is not critical.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · PBE | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | -0.00156 | μB | DFT |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -1.991 | eV/atom | DFT | ||
| ↳ | 1.040 | eV/atom | DFT |
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