O12 Mg4 Si4 — Properties & Data | MatWorld

O12 Mg4 Si4

ceramic

· O12 Mg4 Si4

O12 Mg4 Si4 is an oxy-ceramic compound combining magnesium and silicon in an oxidized matrix, belonging to the family of magnesium silicate ceramics. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for lightweight structural applications and thermal management, where the combination of magnesium's low density with ceramic stability offers potential advantages over conventional oxides or pure metal alloys. Its appeal lies in the possibility of achieving reduced weight in high-temperature or wear-resistant applications, though it remains less established in routine engineering practice compared to standard alumina or zirconia ceramics.

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Compliance & Regulations

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

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	4.923	eV	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-3.013	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW

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O12 Mg4 Si4

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