Ca₂Co₃O₈ is a mixed-valence cobalt oxide ceramic compound belonging to the family of complex metal oxides, where cobalt exists in mixed +2 and +3 oxidation states within a calcium-rich lattice. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for energy storage, catalysis, and electronic applications, where its layered structure and oxygen-vacancy chemistry offer potential advantages in electrochemical devices and heterogeneous catalysis compared to single-phase oxides.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.017 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.829 | eV/atom | — |