CaFe2Si4O12 is a calcium iron silicate ceramic compound belonging to the silicate mineral family, structurally related to naturally occurring phases like melilite and akermanite. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for high-temperature structural applications and as a potential component in refractories, slag chemistry, and geomimetic ceramics where iron-bearing silicates provide thermal stability and chemical durability. Its notable advantage over conventional silicates lies in the incorporation of iron, which can enhance certain thermal and mechanical properties while potentially offering cost benefits through use of abundant raw materials.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1328 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 2.001 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 17.82 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1118 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.478 | eV/atom | — |