Lead silicate (PbSiO₃) is an inorganic ceramic compound combining lead oxide with silica, typically studied as a functional material in the semiconductor and optoelectronic research space. While not a mainstream commodity material, lead silicate compounds are explored for applications requiring high refractive index, radiation shielding, or specialized glass formulations; however, lead-based materials face significant regulatory and toxicity constraints in most consumer and medical applications, limiting adoption compared to lead-free alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 1.837 | eV | DFT · PBE | ||
| ↳ | 3.500 | eV | DFT · GLLB-SC | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.0000770 | μB | DFT |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -2.126 | eV/atom | DFT | ||
| ↳ | 0.4800 | eV/atom | DFT |
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