Mg3Si2H4O9 is a magnesium silicate hydrate ceramic compound, representing a hydroxylated silicate phase within the broader family of magnesium silicates. This material exists primarily in research and experimental contexts as a potential structural ceramic; it combines magnesium and silicon—both abundant, low-cost elements—with hydroxyl groups that influence its mechanical behavior and thermal stability. While not yet widely commercialized, magnesium silicate hydrates are investigated for lightweight structural applications, thermal management systems, and as precursor phases in advanced ceramic processing, where their hydroxylated structure offers opportunities for controlled sintering and tailored microstructures compared to anhydrous alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 84.19 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 47.15 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 4.408 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.379 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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