Na₁Cu₁ is an intermetallic compound composed of sodium and copper in a 1:1 stoichiometric ratio, representing a research-phase material in the sodium-copper binary system. While not yet established in mainstream industrial production, this compound is studied within the broader context of intermetallic semiconductors and alkali-metal copper phases, which show potential for electronic and thermoelectric applications. The material's viability depends on thermal stability, phase purity challenges, and competing alternative semiconductors in practical device contexts.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00610 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.3260 | eV/atom | — |