Na₄Cu₄P₄O₁₆ is a mixed-metal phosphate compound combining sodium and copper with a phosphate framework, belonging to the family of inorganic semiconducting ceramics. This is primarily a research-phase material studied for its potential in ion-conduction, energy storage, and photocatalytic applications rather than established industrial use. The copper-phosphate framework combined with sodium mobility makes it of particular interest in battery electrolyte materials and photocatalytic waste-water treatment research, where its semiconductor properties could enable new charge-transport mechanisms compared to conventional oxides.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02770 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.867 | eV/atom | — |