Sodium zirconate (NaZrO) is an inorganic ceramic compound combining sodium and zirconium oxides, belonging to the family of zirconate materials. It is primarily investigated in research contexts for applications requiring thermal stability and chemical inertness, particularly in nuclear fuel processing, ceramic matrix composites, and high-temperature structural applications. NaZrO is notable within the zirconate family for its potential as a secondary phase in advanced ceramics and as a precursor material for synthesizing pure zirconia phases, offering advantages over some alternatives in specific thermal processing routes.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 3,182.1 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 1,388 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1048 | lb/in³ | 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) | 0.9704 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.9342 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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