Si₄Os₄ is a silicon-oxygen ceramic compound that belongs to the family of silicate ceramics, potentially representing a mixed-valence or complex silicate phase. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established commercial production, with potential applications in advanced ceramic systems where high stiffness and thermal stability are required. Its notable characteristics within the silicate ceramic family make it relevant for engineers exploring high-performance structural ceramics, refractory applications, or semiconductor-related materials development where silicon-oxygen phases play functional roles.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 28,325.9 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 14,115.1 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.03700 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2650 | eV/atom | — |