Ca₂Ni₄O₈ is a mixed-valence nickel oxide ceramic compound belonging to the layered perovskite family, synthesized primarily for research applications in solid-state chemistry and materials science. This compound is investigated for its potential in catalysis, magnetic properties, and energy storage systems, though it remains largely an experimental material without widespread industrial deployment. Its structure—containing both divalent and trivalent nickel cations in an ordered lattice—makes it of academic interest for understanding metal-oxygen bonding and electron transport in complex oxides.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00410 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.418 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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