Na4Si2O6 is a sodium silicate ceramic compound belonging to the family of alkali silicates, which are inorganic glass-forming materials with layered or framework crystal structures. This composition represents a research or specialized compound rather than a commodity ceramic; sodium silicates are valued in industry for their chemical durability, thermal stability, and ability to form amorphous or crystalline phases depending on processing conditions. Engineering interest in this specific stoichiometry typically centers on applications requiring controlled glass-ceramic properties, chemical resistance, or use as a precursor material for advanced silicate networks.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 9,669.2 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 5,467.9 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 4.147 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.511 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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