Na₄Mn₄O₆ is a mixed-valence manganese oxide compound with sodium, belonging to the family of layered transition metal oxides. This material is primarily of research interest as a cathode material for sodium-ion batteries and energy storage systems, where its ability to reversibly intercalate sodium ions makes it attractive for developing cost-effective alternatives to lithium-based technologies. The compound is notable in battery chemistry because sodium is more abundant and economical than lithium, positioning sodium-ion battery cathodes as potentially transformative for grid-scale energy storage and large-volume applications where material cost is critical.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01370 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.412 | eV/atom | — |