Na₄Mg₂Si₂O₈ is a silicate ceramic compound belonging to the family of alkaline-earth silicates, which are inorganic materials composed of sodium, magnesium, silicon, and oxygen. This material represents a research-phase composition within the silicate ceramic family, potentially investigated for applications requiring moderate stiffness and thermal stability. While not commonly found in high-volume industrial production, silicate ceramics in this compositional range are of interest in materials science for specialized applications where lightweight, stiff ceramic properties are valuable and cost-effectiveness is a consideration.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 11,391.8 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 5,576.3 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 4.102 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.649 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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