Mg₄Se₈O₂₀ is a magnesium selenate oxycompound, a mixed-valence ceramic material belonging to the family of ternary magnesium-selenium-oxygen compounds. This compound is primarily of research interest rather than established commercial production, studied for its crystal structure, thermal behavior, and potential functional ceramic properties in experimental settings. Applications remain largely exploratory, with potential relevance to advanced ceramic materials research, optical coatings, or specialty refractories where magnesium-containing selenates may offer unique chemical stability or thermal characteristics compared to simpler oxides or conventional magnesium compounds.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.439 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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