Na₂P₄K₄In₂ is an experimental quaternary semiconductor compound combining sodium, phosphorus, potassium, and indium—a composition not yet widely commercialized. This material belongs to the family of mixed-metal phosphides and falls within research efforts to develop novel semiconductors with tailored electronic and thermal properties for next-generation applications. While industrial applications remain limited due to synthesis challenges and limited characterization data, such compounds are investigated for potential use in optoelectronics, thermoelectric devices, and solid-state energy conversion where conventional semiconductors may face performance or cost constraints.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 3,825.8 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,275.2 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.114 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5190 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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