Mg2 Fe2 Si4 O12
semiconductor· Mg2 Fe2 Si4 O12
Mg₂Fe₂Si₄O₁₂ is a silicate ceramic compound belonging to the olivine/pyroxene family of minerals, combining magnesium, iron, and silicate phases. This material is primarily of research interest as a potential semiconductor or functional ceramic, with composition and structure similar to naturally occurring minerals found in geological and extraterrestrial contexts. Applications are largely experimental, focusing on high-temperature ceramics, refractory materials, and potentially photocatalytic or electronic devices where iron-magnesium silicates offer thermal stability and mixed-valence electronic properties.
high-temperature ceramicsrefractory applicationssemiconductor researchphotocatalytic materialsgeological/planetary materials scienceiron-magnesium silicate composites
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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