Negative thermal expansion in (NaNi)xCr2-x(MoO4)3 (0≤x≤0.75) ceramics synthesized by solid-state reaction

Key Points

• Negative thermal expansion was observed in the material, indicating unique thermal properties.
• Synthesis involved a solid-state reaction of sodium nickel chromium molybdate ceramics with varying compositions for better thermal performance.
• The properties of these ceramics can be crucial for applications in environments with temperature fluctuations, enhancing material stability.
• These findings may enable the development of advanced materials that remain stable over a range of temperatures, warranting further exploration.