Na4Ge2O6 is an inorganic oxide semiconductor compound belonging to the germanate family, which combines sodium, germanium, and oxygen in a specific crystal structure. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established commercial production, explored for potential applications in solid-state ionics and optical semiconductors where the combination of alkali metal and germanium oxide properties could enable novel electronic or photonic functions. Researchers investigate compounds in this family for solid-state electrolyte applications, photovoltaic devices, and specialty optics due to their unique lattice structures and ion mobility characteristics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 8,550.8 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 4,237 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.129 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.926 | eV/atom | — |