Na3Hg is an intermetallic compound composed of sodium and mercury, representing a stoichiometric phase in the Na-Hg binary system. This material is primarily of research and academic interest rather than established industrial use, studied for its crystal structure, electronic properties, and phase behavior in alkali metal-mercury alloys. Potential applications have been explored in specialized contexts such as liquid metal batteries and novel electrode materials, though Na3Hg remains largely experimental; engineers would typically encounter this material in fundamental materials research or advanced energy storage development rather than conventional engineering practice.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00650 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1670 | eV/atom | — |