Zn₂Si₂O₆ is a zinc silicate ceramic compound belonging to the silicate family, characterized by a crystalline structure combining zinc and silicon oxide phases. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for applications requiring chemically stable, refractory ceramics with moderate mechanical stiffness. Zinc silicates are of interest in thermal insulation systems, refractories for high-temperature processing, and as precursors or additives in glass-ceramic and bioactive ceramic formulations, though this specific composition remains largely in the experimental/development phase compared to more established silicate systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 199.2 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 89.36 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 4.023 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.294 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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