Na₂Mg₂B₂O₆ is a boron-containing ceramic compound in the sodium-magnesium borate family, combining alkali and alkaline-earth metals with boron oxide. This material is primarily of research interest for optical, thermal, and structural applications in advanced ceramics, though it remains largely experimental rather than widely commercialized in mainstream engineering. The borate ceramic class is valued for transparency, thermal stability, and potential use in specialized environments where conventional oxides face limitations.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 115.5 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 65.93 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 4.108 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.625 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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