Sodium borohydride (Na2B2H8) is an ionic ceramic compound and strong reducing agent composed of sodium cations and borohydride anions, belonging to the family of metal hydrides. While primarily known as a chemical reagent rather than a structural ceramic, it has attracted research interest for hydrogen storage applications and as a precursor material for advanced boron-containing ceramics and composites. The material is notable in materials science for its potential in next-generation energy storage systems, though current applications remain largely experimental and confined to specialized chemical and pharmaceutical synthesis.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 3,282.6 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 1,833.3 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 6.434 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3730 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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