Na2Si4Pd6 is an intermetallic compound combining sodium, silicon, and palladium—a research-phase material belonging to the ternary intermetallic family with semiconductor-like electronic behavior. This compound is primarily of academic and exploratory interest rather than established in high-volume production; its potential lies in advanced applications where palladium's catalytic and electronic properties, combined with intermetallic structure, could enable novel functional materials or thermoelectric devices. The material's development reflects ongoing investigation into complex multi-component alloys for next-generation electronics and energy applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 15,841.3 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 6,522.8 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00490 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5530 | eV/atom | — |