Y2MgSi2 — Properties & Data | MatWorld

Y2MgSi2

ceramic

· JVASP-107708· Y2MgSi2

Y2MgSi2 is an yttrium-magnesium silicide ceramic compound belonging to the rare-earth intermetallic family. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for high-temperature structural applications, where its combination of relatively low density with ceramic stiffness offers potential advantages in aerospace and propulsion systems. Y2MgSi2 and related rare-earth silicates are candidates for next-generation composite reinforcements and matrix phases, particularly where thermal stability and weight reduction are critical design drivers.

high-temperature compositesaerospace structural componentsturbine engine materials (research)ceramic matrix composite reinforcementthermal protection systemslightweight refractory applications

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si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions
Bulk Modulus(K)	79.86	GPa	DFT · OptB88vdW
Poisson's Ratio(ν)	0.1900	-	DFT · OptB88vdW
Shear Modulus(G)	64.91	GPa	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	3.971	kg/m³	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Unit	Conditions
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries	eV	DFT · OptB88vdW
↳	eV	DFT · TBmBJ
Magnetic Moment(μB)	µB	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.000	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.7573	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW

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