Manganese silicate (MnSiO₄) is an oxide ceramic compound belonging to the silicate family, typically encountered as an intermediate phase or constituent in ferrous metallurgy, refractories, and specialty ceramics. It appears in steelmaking slags, olivine-based refractory materials, and manganese silicate glass systems, where it contributes to thermal stability and chemical durability at elevated temperatures. Engineers specify manganese silicate ceramics primarily in high-temperature applications where slag chemistry and refractory performance are critical, and in research contexts exploring manganese-containing advanced ceramics for electronic or magnetic applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 4.249 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.5040 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
High-Frequency Dielectric Constant (ε∞)(ε∞) | 11.15 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 2.998 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1331 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.220 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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