Na2Mg2Sb2 is an intermetallic semiconductor compound combining sodium, magnesium, and antimony in a fixed stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the family of Zintl phases—a class of intermetallics with semiconducting properties arising from specific electron-counting rules—and remains primarily in research and development rather than established industrial production. Interest in this compound stems from potential thermoelectric applications and solid-state energy conversion, where the combination of moderate mechanical stiffness with semiconducting behavior could enable new designs; however, it is not yet a mature engineering material with established supply chains or proven field performance.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 29.10 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 17.86 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.172 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5750 | eV/atom | — |