Cobalt pyrophosphate (Co₁P₂O₇) is an inorganic semiconductor compound belonging to the metal phosphate family, characterized by a layered pyrophosphate structure. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for energy storage and catalytic applications, particularly as a potential electrode material in batteries and supercapacitors, and as a catalyst support or active phase in electrochemical systems. Its appeal lies in cobalt's electrochemical activity combined with the structural stability of the pyrophosphate framework, offering a lighter-weight and potentially more cost-effective alternative to some conventional transition metal oxides in energy conversion devices.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 128.6 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 83.91 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.6584 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.723 | eV/atom | — |