Co₂SiO₄ (cobalt silicate) is an inorganic ceramic compound belonging to the olivine family of silicates, characterized by a dense crystalline structure. This material is primarily used in high-temperature applications and specialty coatings, particularly where thermal stability and chemical resistance are critical; it also appears in research contexts for pigments, refractory materials, and advanced ceramics development. Co₂SiO₄ offers advantages in thermal shock resistance and chemical durability compared to many traditional silicate ceramics, making it suitable for demanding industrial and aerospace environments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1834 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1287 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -1.670 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
| ↳ | -2.071 | eV/atom | Measured |
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