Sodium single-element material

Sodium single-element material material properties: Density 0.968 g/cm3, Young's modulus 10 GPa, Thermal conductivity 142 W/mK Typical uses include fast...

Overview

metal · alkali metal / coolant — Single-element material record; engineering behavior depends strongly on isotope, purity, phase, form, and processing route

Grade designation: Sodium single-element material · Standard codes: Element 11 Na

Na; single-element material entry for periodic-table-based material search

Single-element material record. Use linked references and material-specific datasheets for grade-level design values.

Key material properties

Density	0.968 g/cm3
Young's modulus	10 GPa
Thermal conductivity	142 W/mK
Heat resistance / melting point	97.8 C (melting point for solids unless noted by phase/use)

Typical uses

fast reactor coolant
sodium lamp
heat transfer fluid
reducing agent

Frequently asked questions

What is the density of Sodium single-element material?

The density of Sodium single-element material is 0.968 g/cm3.

What is Sodium single-element material used for?

Sodium single-element material is typically used for fast reactor coolant, sodium lamp, heat transfer fluid and reducing agent.

What condition does Sodium single-element material refer to?

Sodium single-element material refers to the "Single element" condition: Single-element material record; engineering behavior depends strongly on isotope, purity, phase, form, and processing route.

What category of material is Sodium single-element material?

Sodium single-element material is categorized as metal (family: alkali metal / coolant).