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Chemical compound

A pyrosilicate is a type of chemical compound; either an ionic compound that contains the pyrosilicate anion Si2O6−7, or an organic compound with the hexavalent ≡O3Si−O−SiO3≡ group. The anion is also called disilicate or diorthosilicate. Wikipedia →

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  1. Read the overview: PyrosilicateA 5-minute orientation
  2. Skim a recent paper: Excellent CMAS resistance of a newly developed equiatomic high entropy (Dy1/4Ho1/4Tm1/4Yb1/4)2Si2O7 ceramic pyrosilicateInfluential work since 2022
  3. Pick up a classic book: Etude structurale de pyrosilicates et pyrogermanates par diffraction de rayons X et absorption infrarougeThe most-reprinted book on the subject
  4. Read the landmark paper: Towards multifunctional thermal environmental barrier coatings (TEBCs) based on rare-earth pyrosilicate solid-solution ceramicsCited 241 times
  5. Go sideways: SilicateA closely related topic
  6. Go sideways: Sodium pyrosilicateA closely related topic

📖 Definitions

Noun The silicate anion Si2O7; any compound containing this anion

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