Magnesium oxalate (MgC₂O₄) is an inorganic ceramic compound combining magnesium with an oxalate anion, belonging to the family of metal oxalates. This material is primarily encountered in research contexts and specialized industrial applications rather than mainstream engineering, where it serves roles in chemical processing, catalysis support, and as a precursor for synthesizing other magnesium-based ceramics. Its selection is typically driven by its chemical reactivity, thermal decomposition characteristics, or performance in specific corrosive or thermal environments where conventional oxides or hydroxides are inadequate.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.09498 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 3.544 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
| ↳ | 5.162 | eV | DFT · TBmBJ | ||
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr) | 6.941 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
High-Frequency Dielectric Constant (ε∞)(ε∞)2 entries | 3.178 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
| ↳ | 2.563 | - | DFT · TBmBJ | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij) | 0.000 | C/m² | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF)2 entries | 0.00124 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | 0.000985 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S)2 entries | -368.1 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | 307.1 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
Spectroscopic Limited Maximum Efficiency (SLME)(SLME) | 0.000 | % | DFT · TBmBJ |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.08340 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.767 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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