Cerium silicate (CeSiO₄) is a rare-earth ceramic compound combining cerium oxide with silica, belonging to the family of rare-earth silicates studied for high-temperature and radiation-resistant applications. While not widely commercialized as a primary structural material, this ceramic is investigated in research and development contexts for aerospace, nuclear, and advanced thermal barrier applications where rare-earth elements provide superior oxidation resistance and thermal stability compared to conventional silicates. Its rare-earth dopant characteristics make it of particular interest for specialized environments requiring resistance to neutron irradiation, thermal cycling, or aggressive chemical attack.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 165.7 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3400 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 73.71 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 4.989 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.716 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -546.5 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.02030 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.273 | eV/atom | — |