Mg6Si4H8O18 is a magnesium silicate hydrate ceramic compound, likely a layered or framework structure containing bound water and hydroxyl groups. This composition suggests a mineral-like material related to talc, serpentine, or synthetic magnesium silicate hydrate phases studied for bioceramics and environmental applications. As a research compound rather than a mature commercial material, it is being investigated for potential use in bone-substitute applications, water treatment, and sustainable building materials where magnesium silicates offer biocompatibility, low density, and environmental advantages over synthetic alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 4.406 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.379 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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