This compound is a sodium-based oxide semiconductor with the nominal formula Na₄CO₄ (sodium carbonate or related oxycarbonate phase). While this appears to be a research-phase material rather than a widely commercialized product, sodium-based oxide semiconductors are studied for their potential in optoelectronic and ion-conducting applications. Interest in this material family stems from the abundance and low cost of sodium compared to conventional semiconductor dopants, though such compounds typically exhibit lower carrier mobility and thermal stability than established semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 5,814.4 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,864.9 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.558 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.409 | eV/atom | — |