Ca₂ZrSi₄O₁₂ is a zirconium silicate ceramic compound belonging to the family of silicates with mixed-metal compositions. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for high-temperature applications, particularly as a potential thermal barrier coating (TBC) constituent or refractory material, owing to zirconia's thermal stability and silicates' oxidation resistance. Engineers would consider this compound where thermal cycling resistance, chemical inertness at elevated temperatures, or specific thermal conductivity characteristics are critical—though commercial adoption remains limited compared to established alternatives like yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ).
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 3.061 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 4.938 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.199 | eV/atom | — |