Mg7Si4H2O16 is a hydrated magnesium silicate ceramic compound containing bound water and silicate phases, representing a material within the family of magnesium silicate hydrates (MSH) that are increasingly studied for construction and environmental applications. This compound belongs to the category of cementitious or pozzolanic materials and is primarily investigated in research contexts for use in sustainable building composites, waste immobilization, and low-carbon binder systems as alternatives to conventional Portland cement. Its appeal stems from the potential for reduced embodied carbon and improved durability characteristics compared to traditional materials, though industrial deployment remains limited and primarily experimental.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1169 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 4.304 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.07810 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.762 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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