Ca2 Mg2 Si4 O12 — Properties & Data | MatWorld

Ca2 Mg2 Si4 O12

ceramic

· Ca2 Mg2 Si4 O12

Ca₂Mg₂Si₄O₁₂ is a calcium magnesium silicate ceramic belonging to the pyroxene mineral family, characterized by a framework silicate structure. This material is primarily investigated for specialized applications requiring thermal stability and low thermal conductivity, including advanced insulation systems, refractory linings, and potential bioactive ceramic composites where its magnesium content may promote biocompatibility. Its selection over conventional silicates or aluminosilicates depends on application-specific demands for thermal performance and the material's behavior in high-temperature or biological environments.

thermal insulation systemsrefractory materialshigh-temperature ceramicsbioactive ceramic researchthermal barrier coatingsadvanced silicate composites

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	4.892	eV	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-3.062	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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Ca2 Mg2 Si4 O12

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Regulatory Screening

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