Na₄Fe₂O₆ is a mixed-valence iron oxide compound containing sodium, classified as a semiconductor material within the family of layered metal oxides. This compound is primarily of research and development interest rather than established commercial production, with potential applications in energy storage and electrochemical devices where mixed-valence iron oxides show promise for ion transport and redox activity. The material represents an exploratory composition in the broader class of sodium-iron oxide semiconductors, which are being investigated as alternatives to conventional battery cathodes and solid electrolyte materials due to their potential for low cost, abundance, and tunable electronic properties.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.1626 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.638 | eV/atom | — |