Ca1Co4O8 is a mixed-valence cobalt oxide ceramic compound belonging to the family of transition metal oxides with potential semiconductor behavior. This material is primarily of research interest rather than a commercial product, investigated for its electrical and magnetic properties in the context of energy storage, catalysis, and solid-state electronics applications. The cobalt oxide backbone makes it a candidate for electrochemical systems and high-temperature functional ceramics where mixed oxidation states enable charge transfer and ionic conductivity.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 195.6 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 103.9 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.5069 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.531 | eV/atom | — |