Mg₃ZnO₄ is a ternary oxide ceramic compound combining magnesium and zinc oxides, belonging to the spinel or spinel-related oxide family. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than a widespread industrial commodity, studied for its potential in electronic, catalytic, and refractory applications where the combined properties of MgO and ZnO are desirable. Engineers would consider this compound in applications requiring moderate stiffness with thermal stability, particularly in contexts where zinc doping of magnesia ceramics offers improved performance over single-oxide alternatives, though commercial availability and established processing routes remain limited compared to conventional MgO or ZnO-based ceramics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 162.7 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2300 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 108.8 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 4.359 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.367 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr) | 13.97 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
High-Frequency Dielectric Constant (ε∞)(ε∞) | 3.618 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij) | 0.000 | C/m² | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.05210 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.622 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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