Sr₆Si₂O₁₀ is an alkaline-earth silicate ceramic compound belonging to the apatite or apatite-like crystal structure family. This material is primarily investigated in biomedical and materials science research contexts for its potential bioactivity and biocompatibility, particularly as a candidate for bone scaffolding, dental applications, and bioactive ceramic coatings where strontium's known bone-stimulating properties can be leveraged. Engineers select strontium silicates over conventional hydroxyapatite or bioactive glasses when enhanced osteogenic (bone-forming) response or controlled ion release kinetics are design priorities, though industrial adoption remains limited compared to more established bioceramics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 4.218 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.196 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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