Na₁H₁ (sodium hydride) is an ionic compound semiconductor consisting of sodium metal bonded with hydrogen, belonging to the metal hydride family. While not widely used as a primary semiconductor in commercial electronics, sodium hydride is primarily valued as a strong reducing agent and hydrogen storage material in chemical synthesis, metallurgy, and emerging clean energy applications. Its semiconductor classification reflects its solid-state ionic bonding structure, though its practical engineering relevance lies more in chemical processing and potential hydrogen economy applications than in traditional semiconductor device manufacturing.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 24.87 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 20.26 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.320 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1390 | eV/atom | — |