Static dielectric constant of NaCl

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The static dielectric constant of NaCl can be calculated using its known properties, including density (2170 kg/m³), lattice constant (5.6 Å), Young's modulus (40 GPa), and optical dielectric constant (2.34). The relationship between the static dielectric constant (f) and relative permittivity (X) is defined as X = f - 1. However, without the value of X, direct calculation is not feasible. It is essential to utilize formulas that account for the ionic and electronic contributions to polarization separately.

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Hey,
I have a question in how one can calculate the static dielectric constant, f, of NaCl. NaCl has density of 2170kg/m3, a lattice constant a= 5.6 A and a Young's modulus Y = 40GPa. the optical dielctric costant is 2.34. I couldn't find any formulas which connect these values together. We have the relative permitivity X= f-1, but this can't be used since we don't have the value of X. which formulas can we use?
 
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They're pretty much independent, since the optical polarization is due to the electrons and the static polarization is due to the ions.
 

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