ZnSiO2

ceramic

· JVASP-116407· ZnSiO2

ZnSiO₂ is an inorganic ceramic compound combining zinc oxide and silica, belonging to the silicate ceramic family. It is primarily investigated in research contexts for applications requiring combined thermal stability and chemical inertness, particularly in electronic and optical coatings where zinc silicates offer advantages over pure oxides in terms of durability and refractive properties. The material is less commonly used in high-volume production compared to established ceramics, making it most relevant for engineers developing advanced coatings, specialized refractories, or sensor applications where its zinc-silicate composition provides specific chemical or thermal benefits.

thermal barrier coatingsoptical/refractive coatingsrefractory applicationsceramic matrix compositeselectronic packagingadvanced ceramics research

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si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	0.1755	lb/in³	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries	0.000	eV	DFT · OptB88vdW
↳	0.7640	eV	DFT · TBmBJ
High-Frequency Dielectric Constant (ε∞)(ε∞)	6.954	-	DFT · TBmBJ
Magnetic Moment(μB)	0.000	µB	DFT · OptB88vdW
Spectroscopic Limited Maximum Efficiency (SLME)(SLME)	25.69	%	DFT · TBmBJ

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	1.039	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-1.137	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW

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