O8Mg2Al4 is a magnesium-aluminium oxide ceramic compound belonging to the spinel or mixed-oxide family. This material is primarily of research interest for lightweight structural and refractory applications where magnesium-alumina systems offer potential advantages in thermal stability and mechanical performance. The magnesium-aluminium oxide family is explored for high-temperature components, wear-resistant coatings, and advanced ceramic composites where conventional oxides may be cost-prohibitive or lack desired property combinations.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 189.9 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 111.0 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 5.635 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.268 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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