Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) is an inorganic ionic compound classified here as a semiconductor, though it is more conventionally known as a strong alkaline base with crystalline solid properties at room temperature. This material serves critical roles in chemical processing, materials synthesis, and industrial manufacturing where its alkalinity and reactivity are essential for dissolving amphoteric materials, pH adjustment, and facilitating chemical transformations.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 5,142.5 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 1,782.9 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.716 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.377 | eV/atom | — |