Na2Co4O6 is a layered metal oxide semiconductor belonging to the class of sodium cobalt oxides, which exhibit mixed-valence cobalt chemistry and ionic conductivity in the sodium sublattice. This material is primarily of research interest for energy storage and electrochemical applications, particularly in sodium-ion batteries and thermoelectric devices, where its layered structure enables sodium-ion transport and its electronic properties can be tuned through doping or structural modification. Compared to lithium-based counterparts, sodium cobalt oxides offer potential cost and abundance advantages, though the material remains in development stages for commercial deployment.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000500 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.123 | eV/atom | — |