Meanings
nouneldfellite (uncountable)
- uncountablechemistryThe mineral NaFe(SO₄)₂ that may be used as a cathode in sodium-ion batteries
In this study crystal structure and electronic poperties of eldfellite, important to cathode material, are examined through the electronic structure methods based on density functional theory.
2016, Chol-Jun Yu, Song-Hyok Choe, Gum-Chol Ri, Un-Gi Jong, Song-Nam Hong, “First-principles Study of Crystal Structure and electronic properties of SIB cathode material-NaFe(SO₄)₂”, in arXiv
Origin
Named for type locality, Eldfell volcano, Heimaey, Iceland + -ite.
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APA
eldfellite. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/eldfellite
MLA
“eldfellite.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/eldfellite. Accessed November 3, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “eldfellite,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/eldfellite.
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