Sodium protactinium trioxide (NaPaO₃) is an ionic ceramic compound combining alkali metal and actinide chemistry, belonging to the broader class of mixed-metal oxides with potential semiconducting behavior. This is primarily a research material studied for its structural and electronic properties rather than an established commercial semiconductor; it represents an experimental composition within actinide oxide ceramics, a material family of interest for nuclear materials science, solid-state physics research, and exploratory photocatalytic or electrochemical applications where unusual electronic band structures may offer novel functionality.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 137.4 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 66.48 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.280 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.216 | eV/atom | — |