Na₂Co₆ is an intermetallic compound combining sodium and cobalt, belonging to the class of binary metallic compounds with potential semiconductor or electronic material characteristics. This is primarily a research-phase material studied for its electronic structure and potential applications in energy storage or catalytic systems, rather than an established engineering material with widespread industrial adoption. The sodium-cobalt system is of interest to materials scientists exploring novel compositions for battery cathodes, catalysis, or thermoelectric devices, though Na₂Co₆ specifically remains a compound of limited commercial maturity.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000900 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.6170 | eV/atom | — |