NaBO2

ceramic
· NaBO2

Sodium borate (NaBO2) is an inorganic ceramic compound belonging to the borate family, commonly produced as a glassy or crystalline solid with moderate stiffness and density. It appears industrially as a precursor and intermediate in boron-based manufacturing processes, where it serves roles in glass production, metal flux applications, and specialized ceramic formulations. Engineers select sodium borate compounds for applications requiring boron's unique thermal and chemical properties—such as flux behavior in welding and brazing, incorporation into specialty glass compositions for thermal or chemical resistance, and use in ceramic coatings and refractory systems where borate chemistry provides advantages in melting point control or melt viscosity.

metal brazing and welding fluxspecialty glass formulationceramic coatingsrefractory applicationsboron compound intermediate

Compliance & Regulations

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Bulk Modulus(K)
Pa
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
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Shear Modulus(G)
Pa
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Density(ρ)
kg/m³
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Band Gap(Eg)
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
µB
Seebeck Coefficient(S)
µV/K
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries
eV/atom
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.