Mg₅Si₂N₆ is a magnesium silicate nitride ceramic belonging to the family of ternary nitride ceramics. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for high-temperature structural applications where lightweight, thermally stable ceramics are needed. It offers potential advantages in aerospace and automotive applications where reducing component mass while maintaining strength at elevated temperatures is critical, though it remains largely experimental compared to more established ceramics like silicon nitride or alumina.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1063 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.728 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1431 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.053 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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