Na1Ga4 is an intermetallic semiconductor compound composed of sodium and gallium, belonging to the family of alkali-metal gallium systems. This is primarily a research material of interest in solid-state physics and materials science, where it is studied for potential applications in thermoelectric devices and optoelectronic components that exploit its semiconducting properties and relatively lightweight composition. Engineers would consider this material for experimental applications requiring intermetallic compounds with tunable electronic properties, though it remains largely confined to laboratory investigation rather than high-volume industrial production.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 5,827.3 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,605.9 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00210 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1570 | eV/atom | — |