NaSi₃BO₈ is a sodium borosilicate ceramic compound that combines silicate and borate structural units, placing it within the broader family of glass-ceramics and inorganic oxide ceramics. This material is typically studied in research and specialty applications rather than high-volume industrial production, where its borosilicate character makes it relevant for thermal shock resistance and chemical durability similar to well-established borosilicate glass systems. Engineers would consider this compound for applications requiring low thermal expansion, chemical inertness, or when incorporating boron into silicate matrices for enhanced hardness or refractive properties, though it remains less common than conventional borosilicate glasses or alumina ceramics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 2.731 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 5.431 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.778 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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