O12Si4Ca4 is a calcium silicate ceramic compound, likely a member of the wollastonite or related silicate family, characterized by a 1:1 ratio of silicon to calcium with excess oxygen. This composition suggests a research or specialty ceramic material designed for biocompatibility or chemical durability; such silicate ceramics are typically investigated for bioactive applications where controlled dissolution and apatite formation are desirable. The material combines moderate stiffness with the chemical stability of silicate networks, making it a candidate for load-bearing bioceramics where interaction with biological environments is required, though broader industrial adoption data for this specific stoichiometry is limited.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 226.7 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 99.94 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 4.079 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.037 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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