Si₄O₈ is a silicate ceramic compound belonging to the family of siliceous oxides, which are fundamental building blocks in ceramic and glass chemistry. While this specific stoichiometry represents a theoretical or intermediate silicate phase rather than a commercial material with a trade name, it is chemically related to feldspars, zeolites, and other tectosilicates widely used in industrial applications. The material would be relevant in research contexts exploring high-strength ceramics, refractories, or advanced glass-ceramic systems where silicate network structures are engineered for thermal, mechanical, or chemical resistance.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 22.85 range 20.17–25.53median of 2 measurements | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 32.86 range 30.84–34.88median of 2 measurements | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 5.786 range 5.740–5.832median of 2 measurements | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.876 range -2.883–-2.869median of 2 measurements | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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