Na3AlCl6 (sodium aluminum chloride) is an ionic halide compound that belongs to the family of complex metal chlorides, structurally similar to elpasolite and other ternary halide systems. While not a conventional structural metal, this material is primarily investigated in electrochemistry and materials research contexts—particularly for molten salt electrolysis, aluminum production processes, and as a potential component in thermal energy storage or ionic conductor applications. Its selection would be driven by specific electrochemical or high-temperature processing requirements where chloride melts and aluminum-containing ionic systems are advantageous.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 27.87 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3000 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 13.90 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 2.115 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 4.154 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1265 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -2.051 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | -1.676 | eV/atom | — |