SiNaO₃ is a sodium silicate compound that belongs to the family of silicate ceramics and glasses, formed from silicon, sodium, and oxygen elements. This material exists primarily in research and specialized industrial contexts rather than as a mainstream engineering material; it is studied for potential applications in glass formulation, ceramic binders, and sol-gel processing due to its chemical stability and glass-forming properties. Sodium silicates are valued in niche applications where their solubility, adhesive characteristics, and thermal properties offer advantages over conventional silica-based alternatives, though adoption remains limited compared to standard borosilicate or soda-lime glasses.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.5830 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.1138 | μB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -2.283 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | 1.940 | eV/atom | — |