Mg4S4O16 is a magnesium sulfate oxide ceramic compound belonging to the family of mixed metal oxides and sulfates. This material is primarily of research interest rather than a widely commercialized engineering ceramic, with potential applications in specialized domains requiring thermal or chemical stability. The compound represents exploration into magnesium-based ceramics that could offer advantages in lightweight structural applications or as functional ceramics in chemical processing environments where combined oxide-sulfate chemistry provides distinctive properties.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 11,432.2 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 7,192.9 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 6.113 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.063 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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