Na8Si2O8 is a sodium silicate ceramic compound belonging to the aluminosilicate family, characterized by a framework structure with fixed sodium and silicon oxide ratios. This material is primarily of research interest as a potential ionic conductor and solid-state electrolyte for energy storage applications, rather than a widely commercialized engineering material. Its rigid oxide framework and embedded sodium ions make it relevant to exploratory work in battery technology and solid-state ion-conducting devices, where alternatives like yttria-stabilized zirconia and lithium phosphorus oxynitride are more established.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 9,119.7 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 5,091.8 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.499 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.259 | eV/atom | — |