Na8Se16 is an ionic semiconductor compound composed of sodium and selenium, belonging to the family of alkali metal chalcogenides. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial use, with potential applications in solid-state ionics and energy storage systems where sodium-based compounds are being explored as alternatives to lithium technologies. The compound's notable feature is its ionic conductivity at elevated temperatures, making it a candidate for sodium-ion batteries and solid electrolytes, though it remains largely in the experimental development phase compared to more mature semiconductor and battery materials.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.161 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6120 | eV/atom | — |