K2Si6 is a potassium silicate ceramic compound belonging to the family of alkali silicates, which are typically formed through high-temperature synthesis of potassium oxide and silicon dioxide. This material appears in research and specialized applications where its silicate network structure provides chemical stability and thermal properties suited to niche industrial uses. Notable applications include glass formulation additives, refractory components, and experimental systems requiring alkali-silicate chemistry; potassium silicates are chosen over alternatives when their specific reactivity, thermal expansion behavior, or compatibility with other ceramic phases is advantageous.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 12.28 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | -7.330 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 4.288 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.9620 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.08350 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6216 | eV/atom | — |