Na₄Ni₂O₆ is a mixed-valence nickel oxide compound belonging to the layered oxide semiconductor family, combining sodium, nickel, and oxygen in a crystalline structure. This material is primarily of research interest for energy storage and electrochemical applications, particularly as a cathode material or electrolyte component in sodium-ion batteries and solid-state battery systems, where its ionic conductivity and structural stability are being explored as alternatives to lithium-based technologies. The compound represents part of the broader effort to develop sodium-ion battery chemistries that leverage abundant, low-cost sodium resources for grid-scale energy storage and portable applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.6993 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.366 | eV/atom | — |