BaCaCo4O8 is an oxide ceramic compound belonging to the perovskite-related family, composed of barium, calcium, and cobalt oxides in a complex layered structure. This material is primarily studied in research contexts for electrochemical and magnetic applications, particularly as a potential cathode material for solid-oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) and as an oxygen-ion conductor in energy conversion devices. Its mixed-valence cobalt chemistry and layered perovskite architecture make it notable for ion transport and catalytic properties in high-temperature electrochemical systems, though it remains largely experimental rather than widely commercialized.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 15,210.1 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.4000 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 3,988.5 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1733 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 7.420 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 22.58 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1775 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.610 | eV/atom | — |