CsNO3
ceramic· CsNO3
Cesium nitrate (CsNO3) is an inorganic ceramic salt compound composed of cesium cations and nitrate anions, belonging to the alkali metal nitrate family of ionic ceramics. It is primarily used in specialized applications requiring high-temperature thermal storage, pyrotechnic formulations, and laboratory research into alkali metal compounds and their phase behavior. CsNO3 is notable for its high melting point and thermal stability compared to lighter alkali nitrates, making it relevant for concentrated solar power systems and high-temperature heat transfer media, though its cost and limited availability restrict it to niche applications where its specific thermal or chemical properties justify use.
thermal energy storagemolten salt systemspyrotechnic oxidizershigh-temperature researchspecialty chemical synthesislaboratory ceramics
Compliance & Regulations
?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr) | — | - | — | — | |
Electronic Dielectric Tensor(ε∞) | Matrix (redacted) | - | — | — | |
Total Dielectric Tensor(ε) | Matrix (redacted) | - | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
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Regulatory Screening
Environmental
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