MgSn4O8

ceramic
· MgSn4O8

MgSn4O8 is an inorganic ceramic compound belonging to the magnesium stannate family, combining magnesium oxide with tin oxide in a fixed stoichiometric ratio. This material is primarily of research interest rather than widespread industrial production, with potential applications in advanced ceramics, refractory systems, and electronic device substrates where magnesium stannates' thermal stability and dielectric properties may offer advantages. Engineers considering this compound should recognize it as an emerging material for specialized high-temperature or electronic applications rather than a commodity ceramic, and would typically evaluate it against established alternatives like alumina or zirconia-based systems based on specific performance requirements in their design.

high-temperature refractorieselectronic device substratesadvanced ceramics researchdielectric applicationsthermal barrier systemsspecialized structural ceramics

Compliance & Regulations

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Units:
siimperial
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Bulk Modulus(K)
10,822.7
ksi—
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
0.4000
-—
Shear Modulus(G)
4,367.1
ksi—
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Density(ρ)
0.1990
lb/in³—
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Band Gap(Eg)2 entries
0.000
eV—
↳
0.6140
eV—
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB—
Seebeck Coefficient(S)
-148.1
µV/K—
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.2464
eV/atom—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
-1.685
eV/atom—
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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.