CaAl₂SiO₆ is an anorthite-based ceramic compound belonging to the plagioclase feldspar family, notable for its high-temperature stability and low thermal expansion characteristics. This material is primarily encountered in refractories for furnace linings, ceramic glazes, and high-temperature structural applications where thermal shock resistance and chemical inertness are critical; it also appears in research contexts exploring advanced ceramic composites and refractory matrices where its stable crystal structure and melting behavior offer advantages over conventional silicate ceramics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 3.358 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 4.974 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -132.5 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.02270 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.268 | eV/atom | — |