H24Mg8Na8Ni4

H24Mg8Na8Ni4 is a thermodynamically stable complex hydride used in the study of solid-state hydrogen storage materials.

Crystal structure of H24Mg8Na8Ni4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About H24Mg8Na8Ni4

H24Mg8Na8Ni4 is a complex hydride belonging to the class of hydrogen storage materials. Its semiconducting electronic character and position on the thermodynamic convex hull make it a subject of interest for researchers seeking stable, efficient media for hydrogen containment. The material benefits from a multi-element framework that influences its structural integrity and hydrogen release potential. Due to its high structural complexity and stability, this compound is primarily investigated for its role in solid-state hydrogen storage systems. It represents a sophisticated approach to managing hydrogen density through coordinated metallic centers, offering a distinct alternative to simpler binary hydrides.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for H24Mg8Na8Ni4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.71 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

5
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where H24Mg8Na8Ni4 is used.

Hydrogen storage researchSolid-state energy materials development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about H24Mg8Na8Ni4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is H24Mg8Na8Ni4?

H24Mg8Na8Ni4 is a thermodynamically stable complex hydride used in the study of solid-state hydrogen storage materials.

More questions
What is H24Mg8Na8Ni4 used for?
H24Mg8Na8Ni4 is used in hydrogen storage research and solid-state energy materials development.
What is the band gap of H24Mg8Na8Ni4?
H24Mg8Na8Ni4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.71 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is H24Mg8Na8Ni4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.71 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is H24Mg8Na8Ni4 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — H24Mg8Na8Ni4 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of H24Mg8Na8Ni4 are known?
5 structures of H24Mg8Na8Ni4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does H24Mg8Na8Ni4 contain?
H24Mg8Na8Ni4 contains H, Mg, Na, and Ni (4 elements).
Where does the data for H24Mg8Na8Ni4 come from?
H24Mg8Na8Ni4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the hydrogen storage hydrides class.

Unlike simpler binary hydrides such as MgH2 or LiH, which rely on single-cation frameworks, H24Mg8Na8Ni4 utilizes a complex multi-metallic architecture to achieve thermodynamic stability. While materials like AlH3 are known for their high gravimetric hydrogen content, this compound prioritizes structural robustness and stability on the convex hull, positioning it as a specialized candidate compared to more conventional storage materials like CaH2.

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Related Compounds

Other Hydrogen Storage Hydrides in the database.

Data sources & attribution
  • latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform

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