Na8Sn2Se8 is an experimental semiconductor compound belonging to the family of alkali metal tin chalcogenides, synthesized primarily for research into solid-state thermoelectric and photovoltaic materials. This material is still largely in the development phase, with potential applications in thermal energy harvesting and semiconductor devices, though industrial deployment remains limited. Its appeal lies in the combination of abundant constituent elements (sodium, tin, selenium) and the structural properties characteristic of this compound class, which researchers are exploring for cost-effective alternatives to conventional semiconductors.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 3,422.9 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 1,435.9 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.461 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.9750 | eV/atom | — |