NaCaAlSi2O7 is a calcium aluminosilicate ceramic belonging to the feldspathoid family, commonly known as nepheline or similar alkali aluminosilicate phases. This material is primarily used in industrial ceramics, glass production, and refractory applications where alkali aluminosilicates provide cost-effective alternatives to pure silicates, offering improved melting characteristics and chemical stability in high-temperature environments. Its utility in ceramic bodies, glazes, and specialty glass formulations stems from its role as a flux that lowers firing temperatures while maintaining mechanical integrity, making it valuable in porcelain, tile manufacture, and thermal insulation systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1034 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 4.726 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.01440 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.044 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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