MgSi₂O₅ is a magnesium silicate ceramic compound belonging to the silicate family, chemically related to natural minerals like enstatite. This material is primarily encountered in refractory applications, thermal insulation systems, and specialized ceramic formulations where its magnesium silicate composition provides chemical stability and heat resistance. Engineers select this ceramic for high-temperature environments and applications requiring low thermal conductivity, though it is less common than established alternatives like alumina or zirconia in structural applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1340 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 5.222 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
High-Frequency Dielectric Constant (ε∞)(ε∞) | 3.220 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1358 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.844 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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