MgFeSiO4 — Properties & Data | MatWorld

MgFeSiO4

ceramic

· JVASP-141091· MgFeSiO4

MgFeSiO4 (magnesium iron silicate) is an olivine-family ceramic compound combining magnesium, iron, and silicate phases. This material is primarily encountered in geological and refractory applications where iron-bearing silicates provide thermal stability and resistance to chemical attack at elevated temperatures. Engineers select this composition for high-temperature environments requiring dense ceramic behavior, particularly in metallurgical furnaces, foundry linings, and specialized refractory products where the iron content enhances mechanical integrity compared to pure magnesia or forsterite alternatives.

refractory liningshigh-temperature furnacesmetallurgical applicationsslag containmentthermal barriersfoundry equipment

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	3.800	kg/m³	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.05000	eV	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.1016	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-2.406	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.

MgFeSiO4

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental