H8N4Na4

H8N4Na4 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting complex hydride utilized in the study of solid-state hydrogen storage materials.

Crystal structure of H8N4Na4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About H8N4Na4

H8N4Na4 is a semiconducting complex hydride that sits on the thermodynamic convex hull, indicating significant structural stability. As a member of the hydrogen storage hydride class, it represents a specialized chemical arrangement designed to facilitate efficient hydrogen release and uptake cycles.

Its unique electronic character and stable configuration make it a subject of interest for researchers investigating solid-state materials for energy storage. By leveraging its specific chemical composition, this compound contributes to the broader effort of developing dense, reversible hydrogen carriers for future fuel technologies.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for H8N4Na4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.95 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

11
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where H8N4Na4 is used.

Hydrogen storage researchSolid-state energy storage materials development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about H8N4Na4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is H8N4Na4?

H8N4Na4 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting complex hydride utilized in the study of solid-state hydrogen storage materials.

More questions
What is H8N4Na4 used for?
H8N4Na4 is used in hydrogen storage research and solid-state energy storage materials development.
What is the band gap of H8N4Na4?
H8N4Na4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.95 eV across 11 reported structures.
Is H8N4Na4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.95 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is H8N4Na4 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — H8N4Na4 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of H8N4Na4 are known?
11 structures of H8N4Na4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does H8N4Na4 contain?
H8N4Na4 contains H, N, and Na (3 elements).
Where does the data for H8N4Na4 come from?
H8N4Na4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the hydrogen storage hydrides class.

Within the diverse family of hydrogen storage hydrides, H8N4Na4 occupies a distinct niche compared to simpler binary hydrides like LiH or MgH2. While many common members of this class rely on elemental metal-hydrogen bonding, H8N4Na4 incorporates nitrogen into its framework, resulting in a more complex structural architecture that differentiates it from standard saline hydrides 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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