Sodium germanate (NaGeO₂) is an inorganic ceramic compound combining sodium, germanium, and oxygen, belonging to the family of germanate ceramics. It is primarily investigated in research and advanced materials applications rather than in established high-volume industrial use. The material is of interest for optical applications, solid-state electrolytes in energy storage devices, and as a precursor in glass and ceramic synthesis, where germanium's unique optical and electronic properties offer potential advantages over conventional silicate-based alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 4.468 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.3231 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.455 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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