Al2 Co4 O8
semiconductorAl₂Co₄O₈ is a cobalt-aluminum oxide ceramic compound that functions as a semiconductor material, belonging to the spinel or related oxide ceramic family. This composition represents a research-phase material investigated for potential applications in catalysis, energy storage, and electronic devices, where the mixed-valence cobalt centers and aluminum oxide framework offer tunable electronic properties. Compared to conventional single-phase oxides, multi-component oxide semiconductors like this offer the possibility of optimized band structures and enhanced catalytic activity, making them of interest in emerging technologies, though industrial adoption remains limited pending further development and cost optimization.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | — | Pa | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | Pa | — | — |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |