Mg4H2O5 is a magnesium hydroxide-based ceramic compound that belongs to the family of alkaline earth hydroxides and hydrated magnesium minerals. This material exhibits characteristics relevant to lightweight structural applications and is primarily investigated in research contexts for its potential in composite reinforcement, flame retardancy, and specialized ceramic applications where magnesium's low density and the hydroxide's thermal stability are advantageous. Notable benefits include excellent specific stiffness relative to weight and inherent flame-retardant properties, making it of interest where conventional ceramics or metallic alternatives present weight penalties or thermal sensitivity concerns.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 99.88 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 76.19 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 4.546 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.466 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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