Na₄Cd₂Sn₂ is an intermetallic compound belonging to the family of sodium-cadmium-tin phases, representing a complex ternary metallic system with semiconductor characteristics. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established industrial production, studied for potential applications in thermoelectric devices and advanced electronic materials where the layered ternary structure may offer tunable electronic properties. The material's relevance lies in exploratory materials science focused on optimizing band structure and phonon behavior for energy conversion and solid-state device applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.03370 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2560 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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