Mg3Si4H2O12 is a hydrated magnesium silicate ceramic compound belonging to the phyllosilicate family, related to naturally occurring minerals like talc and serpentine. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for applications requiring lightweight, biocompatible ceramic matrices and as a precursor phase in magnesium silicate processing. The hydrated structure makes it of particular interest in biomedical ceramics and in development of low-density structural composites, though it remains largely in the experimental stage compared to conventional engineered ceramics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 5.439 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.731 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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