Al₄Co₂O₈ is a mixed-metal oxide semiconductor compound combining aluminum and cobalt oxides in a defined stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the spinel or related oxide ceramic family and is primarily investigated in research contexts for its semiconducting properties and potential catalytic or electronic applications. Industrial adoption remains limited, but the material is of interest in advanced ceramics research, particularly where cobalt-aluminum oxide phases offer advantages in catalysis, sensing, or solid-state electronic devices compared to single-phase oxides.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 27,968.1 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 7,834.9 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01050 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.593 | eV/atom | — |