Ca3MgSi2O8 is a calcium magnesium silicate ceramic compound that belongs to the family of silicate minerals structurally related to natural melilite phases. This material is primarily of research interest in refractory applications, high-temperature ceramics, and cement chemistry, where calcium magnesium silicates serve as binding phases or secondary crystalline components. Engineers consider this composition for applications requiring thermal stability and resistance to chemical attack in kiln linings, blast furnace refractories, and specialized cements where the magnesium content improves durability and slag resistance compared to pure calcium silicate alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1129 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 4.206 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.08420 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.150 | eV/atom | — |