Na1Cd3 is an intermetallic compound composed of sodium and cadmium in a 1:3 stoichiometric ratio, representing a specialized phase in the Na-Cd binary system. This material is primarily of research and academic interest rather than established industrial production, studied for its crystallographic structure and electronic properties within semiconductor and materials science contexts. The compound belongs to the family of alkali-metal cadmium intermetallics, which are investigated for potential applications in thermoelectric devices, photovoltaic research, and fundamental solid-state physics, though practical engineering deployment remains limited compared to conventional semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01400 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1140 | eV/atom | — |