Li₄O₆Si₂ is a lithium silicate ceramic compound that belongs to the family of lithium-containing oxide ceramics. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than a commodity engineering material, with potential applications in solid-state electrolytes and advanced ceramic systems where lithium ion conduction or thermal properties are desired. While not yet widely deployed in high-volume industrial applications, lithium silicates are being investigated for energy storage devices and specialized refractory compositions where their unique ionic and thermal characteristics offer advantages over conventional silicate ceramics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 11,648.1 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 7,836 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 5.507 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.713 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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