Na₂Nb₂Se₄ is a layered transition-metal chalcogenide semiconductor composed of sodium, niobium, and selenium. This is a research-phase material studied for its potential in optoelectronic and energy-storage applications, belonging to a family of van der Waals layered compounds that exhibit tunable band gaps and anisotropic electronic properties. The material is not yet widely deployed in commercial products but is of interest to researchers investigating alternatives to conventional semiconductors in thin-film devices, photodetectors, and solid-state energy devices where layered crystal structure and moderate mechanical stiffness enable novel functionality.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 9,593.4 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 6,110 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.6257 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.058 | eV/atom | — |