Ba₁Nd₁Co₂O₅ is a mixed-valence oxide semiconductor belonging to the perovskite-related family of functional ceramics. This compound is primarily investigated in research settings for electrochemical energy conversion and storage applications, where mixed transition metal oxides are valued for their catalytic activity and ionic/electronic conductivity. The barium-neodymium-cobalt oxide system is of particular interest for oxygen reduction catalysis and as a potential cathode material in solid oxide fuel cells and metal-air batteries, where the interplay between rare-earth and first-row transition metal oxidation states can enhance electrochemical performance compared to single-phase alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 20,801.6 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 10,522.9 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00180 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.192 | eV/atom | — |