Si₂O₃ is a silicon oxide compound that exists primarily in research contexts rather than as an established commercial material; it represents an intermediate oxidation state between silicon metal and fully oxidized silica (SiO₂). While not widely deployed industrially, this composition is of interest in materials research for potential applications in semiconductors, thin films, and optical coatings, where non-stoichiometric or reduced silica phases may offer unique electronic or optical properties compared to conventional SiO₂.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.921 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.763 | eV/atom | — |