Zirconium silicate (ZrSiO₃) is an advanced ceramic compound combining zirconium and silicon oxide, valued for its thermal stability and chemical resistance at elevated temperatures. It is primarily used in high-temperature applications such as refractory linings in furnaces, kiln furniture, and thermal barrier coatings in aerospace components, where its resistance to thermal shock and chemical corrosion makes it preferable to less stable silicate alternatives. The material is also explored in nuclear fuel applications and specialized abrasives due to its durability and inert behavior in harsh chemical environments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · PBE | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB)2 entries | 0.2470 | μB | DFT | ||
| ↳ | -0.8964 | μB | DFT |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -2.058 | eV/atom | DFT | ||
| ↳ | 1.060 | eV/atom | DFT |
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