Sodium dichromate (Na₂Cr₂O₇) is an inorganic ceramic compound and strong oxidizing agent commonly encountered in industrial chemistry rather than as a structural material. It is primarily used in chemical processing, metal treatment, and laboratory applications where its oxidizing properties are exploited for corrosion inhibition, surface preparation, and analytical work. While not typically selected for load-bearing or thermal applications, engineers may specify it in corrosion-control formulations, plating baths, and chemical synthesis workflows where its reactivity provides functional value.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1010 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.341 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.017 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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