Sodium nitrate (Na₂N₂O₆) is an inorganic ionic compound belonging to the nitrate salt family, classified here as a semiconductor material. This compound is primarily investigated in research contexts for energy storage, electrochemistry, and thermal applications rather than as a conventional structural material. Its notable characteristics stem from its ionic bonding and thermal stability, making it relevant to battery electrolytes, molten salt thermal storage systems, and specialty chemical processes where alternative nitrate formulations are being evaluated.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 5,132.7 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,772.1 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.030 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.9990 | eV/atom | — |