K₂Ca₂P₆O₁₈ is a calcium potassium polyphosphate ceramic compound belonging to the family of phosphate-based ceramics. This material is primarily investigated in biomedical and materials research contexts as a potential bioactive ceramic for bone regeneration and dental applications, where its phosphate chemistry offers biocompatibility and the ability to bond with biological tissues. Polyphosphate ceramics like this are explored as alternatives to hydroxyapatite and other conventional bioceramics due to their tunable solubility and potential for controlled ion release, though such compositions typically remain in research rather than high-volume industrial production.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 5.316 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.540 | eV/atom | — |