Sodium niobate (NaNbO₃) is a perovskite ceramic compound that functions as a semiconductor with ferroelectric and piezoelectric properties. This material is primarily investigated in research and emerging applications rather than as a mature industrial commodity, where its ionic conductivity, ferroelectric switching behavior, and structural versatility make it attractive for energy storage, sensing, and electro-optic device development. Engineers consider NaNbO₃ variants when designing lead-free alternatives to conventional ferroelectric ceramics, particularly in applications requiring sustainable materials without environmental or health concerns associated with lead-based compounds.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 26,856.2 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 16,105 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.632 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.581 | eV/atom | — |