Na₁Cu₄S₄ is a mixed-valence copper sulfide semiconductor compound containing sodium, belonging to the sulfide-based solid-state material family. This is a research-phase material of interest for ionic conductivity and energy storage applications, where the sodium content suggests potential use in sodium-ion battery chemistries or solid electrolyte systems. Unlike conventional copper sulfides, the sodium incorporation creates opportunities for tuning electronic and ionic transport properties, making it relevant for next-generation battery and thermoelectric device development.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02270 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4490 | eV/atom | — |