Na2S8Cu4Nb2 is an experimental quaternary semiconductor compound combining sodium, sulfur, copper, and niobium elements. This material represents an emerging class of mixed-metal sulfides being investigated for potential optoelectronic and energy storage applications, though industrial-scale use is not yet established. The incorporation of transition metals (copper and niobium) alongside alkali and chalcogen elements suggests researchers are exploring novel electronic and ionic transport properties that may differ significantly from conventional binary or ternary semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 2,475.4 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 1,369.2 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.665 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7950 | eV/atom | — |