Sodium (Na)
Alkali Metals | Atomic Number: 11
Basic Properties
Na
11
22.990 g/mol
| Element Category | Alkali Metals |
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| Atomic Number | 11 |
| Atomic Weight | 22.990 g/mol |
| Crystal Structure | Body-centered cubic (BCC) |
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Description
Sodium is a soft, silvery-white, highly reactive metal. It's essential for biological processes and used in sodium vapor lamps.
| Density | 0.968 g/cm³ |
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| Tensile Strength | N/A |
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| Hardness | Soft |
| Melting Point | 97.8°C |
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| Boiling Point | 883°C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 141 W/(m·K) |
| Electrical Conductivity | 2.1 × 10^7 S/m |
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| Corrosion Resistance | Very Low |
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Applications
Used in street lights and chemical production.
Production Methods
Extracted from salt.
History
Discovered in 1807.