Na₂S₁ is an inorganic ionic compound belonging to the sulfide semiconductor family, consisting of sodium and sulfur in a 2:1 stoichiometric ratio. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for optoelectronic and energy storage applications, where its semiconductor properties and ionic conductivity make it relevant to emerging technologies like solid-state batteries and photovoltaic systems. Compared to conventional sulfide semiconductors, sodium sulfides offer cost advantages due to sodium's abundance, though their practical engineering use remains limited and largely confined to specialized research programs rather than mature commercial applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 30.03 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 18.92 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.590 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.212 | eV/atom | — |