O12Si4Ca2Zn2 is a calcium silicate ceramic compound incorporating zinc, belonging to the silicate ceramic family commonly explored for biomedical and bioactive applications. This composition sits within the research space of bioglasses and bioceramics designed to bond with bone tissue and promote bioactivity; materials in this family are investigated for bone scaffolds, dental applications, and surgical implants where chemical interaction with physiological environments is desirable. The inclusion of zinc—a trace element important in bone metabolism—suggests this is a specialized formulation aimed at enhancing biological response compared to traditional calcium silicate ceramics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 4.402 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.801 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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