Na₁Al₁₁O₁₇ is an alumina-based ceramic compound containing sodium as a minor constituent, belonging to the family of aluminate ceramics. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for refractory and advanced ceramic applications where alumina's thermal stability is combined with the flux properties of sodium oxide to modify microstructure and sintering behavior. Industrial interest centers on high-temperature structural applications, electrical insulators, and specialized refractories where the sodium-alumina system offers potential cost or processing advantages over pure alumina in specific temperature and chemical environments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 4.660 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.222 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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