K8Zr4Si8O28 is a zirconium silicate ceramic compound belonging to the family of zirconosilicate materials, which are known for their refractory and thermal stability characteristics. This composition represents a research-phase ceramic material rather than a commercially established grade; zirconium silicates in this family are investigated for high-temperature structural applications where thermal shock resistance and dimensional stability under extreme conditions are critical. Engineers would consider zirconium silicate ceramics over conventional silicates when thermal cycling, chemical corrosion resistance, and retention of mechanical properties at elevated temperatures are design drivers.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 4.785 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.996 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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