Na4S4O8 is an inorganic sulfur-oxygen compound with sodium, belonging to the class of polysulfate minerals and compounds. This material exists primarily as a research compound rather than a widely commercialized engineering material; it represents an experimental phase within the broader family of alkali metal sulfates and polysulfates that are of interest for ionic conductivity and electrochemical applications. The compound's potential relevance lies in emerging electrochemical technologies and solid-state ionic systems, though industrial adoption remains limited and development-stage.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 4,671.8 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 1,996.7 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.256 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.555 | eV/atom | — |