Ca₅Si₃ is a calcium silicate ceramic compound belonging to the family of silicate ceramics, which are inorganic, non-metallic materials formed through high-temperature synthesis. This material exists primarily in research and specialized industrial contexts rather than commodity applications, valued for its ceramic stability and potential use in high-temperature environments where thermal and chemical resistance are critical. Ca₅Si₃ and related calcium silicates are explored in refractory applications, advanced cement formulations, and bioactive ceramic materials where their silicate structure enables tailored reactivity and mechanical properties.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 42.99 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2200 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 30.79 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 2.218 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5660 | eV/atom | — |