Na4O8 is an inorganic ceramic compound composed of sodium and oxygen, belonging to the family of sodium oxides used in materials research. This compound is primarily of academic and industrial interest in glass formulations, ceramic processing, and solid-state chemistry applications where sodium oxide serves as a flux or glass-forming component. Na4O8 and related sodium oxide phases are notable for their role in lowering melting temperatures and improving workability in silicate ceramics and glasses, making them valuable in manufacturing processes where thermal efficiency and material processing control are critical.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 5,269.7 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | -832.5 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 5.088 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.9020 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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