K₄Zn₂Si₄O₁₂ is a zinc silicate ceramic compound belonging to the family of engineered silicate ceramics, likely studied for applications requiring thermal stability and chemical durability. This material represents a research-phase composition that combines zinc oxide with silicate frameworks, offering potential in thermal management, catalysis, or specialized electrical applications where the zinc-silicon oxide system provides advantages over conventional silicates. The potassium-stabilized structure suggests investigation into ion-exchange ceramics or materials for high-temperature environments where alkali-modified silicates offer improved performance.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.516 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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