Description

Sodium Niobate is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula NaNbO₃, widely recognized for its ferroelectric and piezoelectric properties. This material is a cornerstone in advanced ceramics and electronics, valued for its high dielectric constant and stability under varying thermal and electrical conditions. Key industries that utilize this compound include electronics manufacturing for capacitors and sensors, materials science for lead-free piezoelectric components, and research institutions developing next-generation optoelectronic devices.

Application

• Manufacturing of multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) and other high-performance electronic components.
• Key precursor material in the synthesis of lead-free piezoelectric ceramics for sensors and actuators.
• Production of specialty optical glasses and nonlinear optical materials for photonic applications.
• Catalyst and catalyst support in selective oxidation reactions within the chemical industry.
• Research and development of ferroelectric thin films for memory devices and micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS).
• Additive in advanced ceramic composites to enhance dielectric and mechanical properties.
• Starting material for the solid-state synthesis of complex niobate-based compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium Niobate
CAS No.	12034-09-2
Molecular Formula	NaNbO₃
Molecular Weight	163.89 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium Metaniobate; Niobic Acid Sodium Salt; NaNbO₃; Sodium Niobium Oxide; Sodium Niobium Trioxide; Sodium Niobate(V); Niobium Sodium Oxide
EINECS	234-802-3

Quality Control

Our Sodium Niobate is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis, including X-ray diffraction (XRD) for phase identification and inductively coupled plasma (ICP) spectroscopy for elemental purity. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to NaNbO₃ pattern
Purity (NaNbO₃)	≥ 99.0%
Niobium (Nb) Content	≥ 55.0%
Sodium (Na) Content	≥ 13.5%
Particle Size (D50)	1-10 µm (customizable)
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.