Na₄H₄C₄O₁₂ is an inorganic ceramic compound containing sodium, hydrogen, carbon, and oxygen—likely a sodium-based carbonate or oxalate hydrate phase. This composition suggests a research or specialized material rather than a widely commercialized engineering ceramic, as it is not a conventional structural or functional ceramic in common industrial use. Potential applications lie in energy storage (battery electrolytes or solid-state ion conductors), catalysis, or CO₂ capture materials, where its ionic character and thermal stability may offer advantages; however, engineering adoption would depend on demonstrated performance in these emerging technology domains.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 5.646 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.566 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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