Na₄Se₄ is an inorganic semiconductor compound composed of sodium and selenium, belonging to the family of alkali metal chalcogenides. This is primarily a research-phase material studied for its electronic and ionic transport properties rather than an established commercial product. The compound shows potential in solid-state battery applications, particularly as a superionic conductor or electrolyte material, due to the high mobility of sodium ions through its crystal structure—making it relevant to next-generation energy storage systems where sodium-ion chemistries offer cost and sustainability advantages over lithium alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 25.02 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 13.23 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.3553 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.9030 | eV/atom | — |