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NaBN3

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· NaBN3

Sodium azide (NaBN₃) is an inorganic ionic ceramic compound consisting of sodium cations paired with azide anions, notable for its high nitrogen content and energetic properties. It is primarily used as a chemical precursor and in specialized applications requiring rapid gas generation, particularly in automotive airbag inflator systems where controlled decomposition produces inert nitrogen gas. The material is valued for its reliability and rapid response characteristics in safety-critical applications, though it requires careful handling due to its sensitivity and explosive potential under certain conditions.

airbag inflatorsgas generation systemschemical precursorssafety devicesautomotive safetypropellant chemistry

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.000	eV	DFT · GLLB-SC
Magnetic Moment(μB)	0.7567	μB	DFT

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	2.480	eV/atom	DFT

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