N1 Na1 C1 O1 — Properties & Data | MatWorld

N1 Na1 C1 O1

ceramic

· N1 Na1 C1 O1

Sodium carbonate (Na₂CO₃), commonly known as soda ash or washing soda, is an inorganic ceramic compound that serves as a foundational material in glass manufacturing and chemical processing. It is widely used in the production of soda-lime glass for containers and flat glass applications, as well as in detergents, water treatment, and metallurgical processes where its alkalinity and thermal stability are essential. Engineers select sodium carbonate for applications requiring alkaline pH control, flux properties in metalworking, or as a precursor chemical where its relatively low cost and availability make it more economical than specialized ceramic alternatives.

glass manufacturingwater treatmentdetergent formulationmetallurgical fluxchemical processingpH control systems

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Bulk Modulus(K)	5,116.6	ksi	DFT · OptB88vdW
Shear Modulus(G)	1,454.3	ksi	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	4.583	eV	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-1.032	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.

N1 Na1 C1 O1

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Regulatory Screening

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