Sodium chromium oxide (NaCrO₂) is an ionic semiconductor compound combining alkali metal and transition metal constituents, belonging to the chromite oxide family of materials. This compound is primarily investigated in research contexts for applications requiring mixed-valence chromium chemistry and ionic conductivity; it has attracted interest in energy storage, catalysis, and electrochemistry research rather than established high-volume industrial production. The material's semiconductor behavior and structural chemistry make it notable for exploratory work in solid-state ionics and heterogeneous catalysis, where chromium-based oxides are valued for redox activity and tunable electronic properties.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 145.0 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 87.07 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00710 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.857 | eV/atom | — |