Na₄H₈N₄ is an experimental nitrogen-rich hydride compound belonging to the family of metal amides and nitrogen-containing inorganic hydrides. This research material is being investigated primarily for hydrogen storage applications due to its high hydrogen content by weight and potential for reversible hydrogen release-uptake cycling. The compound represents an emerging class of materials for clean energy systems where dense, lightweight hydrogen carriers are needed, though it remains largely in the laboratory development stage rather than commercial production.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.059 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3860 | eV/atom | — |