Na₁Cu₂O₃ is a ternary copper oxide semiconductor compound combining sodium, copper, and oxygen in a mixed-valence structure. This material is primarily of research interest for photovoltaic and photocatalytic applications, leveraging copper oxide's narrow bandgap and Earth-abundant composition as an alternative to conventional silicon or cadmium-based semiconductors. It remains largely experimental rather than commercially established, but belongs to the family of p-type copper oxides being investigated for solar cells, water splitting catalysts, and sensing devices due to cost-effectiveness and environmental benignity compared to conventional semiconductor technologies.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00480 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.9270 | eV/atom | — |