Na1Ni3 is an intermetallic compound belonging to the sodium-nickel family, classified as a semiconductor with potential electrochemical and energy storage applications. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established in high-volume production, with investigations focused on its role in sodium-ion battery systems and solid-state electrolyte development, where its ionic conductivity and structural stability are being evaluated as alternatives to lithium-based chemistries. Engineers exploring sodium-based energy storage solutions—driven by the lower cost and greater abundance of sodium compared to lithium—would consider this intermetallic as a candidate phase for anode materials, cathode coatings, or electrolyte components in next-generation battery technologies.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 14,634.3 range 14,566.6–14,702median of 2 measurements | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 5,939.3 range 5,061.8–6,816.8median of 2 measurements | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01395 range 0.00680–0.02110median of 2 measurements | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.4405 range 0.4390–0.4420median of 2 measurements | eV/atom | — |