Na12 Al4 Se12
semiconductor· Na12 Al4 Se12
Na₁₂Al₄Se₁₂ is a quaternary chalcogenide semiconductor compound combining sodium, aluminum, and selenium in a layered crystal structure. This material is primarily of research interest for thermoelectric and optoelectronic applications, where its tunable band gap and potential for phonon scattering suppression make it a candidate for solid-state energy conversion and next-generation photonic devices. While not yet established in high-volume production, compounds in this material family are being explored as alternatives to conventional semiconductors in niche applications requiring thermal management or efficient light-matter coupling.
thermoelectric energy conversionresearch semiconductorsoptoelectronic devicesphononic engineeringsolid-state coolingmaterials exploration—chalcogenides
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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