PERIODIC TABLE

Sodium

Atomic No. 11 Na Sodium

About Sodium

Sodium is an alkali metal with atomic number 11 that forms compounds predominantly in the +1 oxidation state. Sodium compounds are used in glass manufacture, chemical processing and rechargeable battery materials. Sodium yttrium fluoride is also an important host for luminescent materials, particularly when doped with rare earth ions such as ytterbium and erbium to convert infrared excitation into visible emission.

Properties

Atomic Number
11
Atomic Symbol
Na
Atomic Mass
22.9897
CAS No.
7440-23-5
Density
0.968 g/cm³
Series
alkali metal
Melting Point
97.72°C
Boiling Point
883°C
Thermal Conductivity
1.4 W/cm °C
Heat of Fusion
2.6 kJ/mol
Heat of Vaporization
97.7 kJ/mol
Electronegativity
0.93 pauling
Crystal Structure
Cubic
Electrical Conductivity
2.1×107 S/m

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ITEM CH-0010

Chiolite

Na5Al3F14
CAS
1302-84-7
Purity
99.99
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ITEM CR-0020

Cryolite

Na3AlF3
CAS
15096-52-3
Purity
99.99
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