Na₄Al₄O₈ is an aluminate ceramic compound belonging to the family of sodium aluminates, inorganic materials formed from the reaction of alumina and sodium oxide. This stoichiometric composition represents a specific phase in the Na₂O–Al₂O₃ system and is primarily of research and industrial interest in refractories, cements, and high-temperature material applications where alkali-aluminate phases contribute to binding and structural performance. The material is valued in specialized applications requiring alkali-stable phases and is studied for its role in Portland cement chemistry and advanced refractory formulations.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 4.145 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.826 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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