Cs2SiO3
ceramicCesium silicate (Cs₂SiO₃) is an inorganic ceramic compound belonging to the alkali silicate family, characterized by a structure combining cesium oxide and silica components. This material exists primarily in research and specialized industrial contexts rather than commodity applications, with potential interest in optical materials, radiation shielding, and high-temperature ceramic applications due to cesium's unique nuclear and thermal properties. The compound represents an understudied composition within the alkali silicate family, making it relevant for exploratory development in niche applications where cesium's properties—such as high atomic number and thermal stability—offer specific technical advantages over conventional silicates.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |