Co4 Cu2 O8

semiconductor
· Co4 Cu2 O8

Co₄Cu₂O₈ is a mixed-metal oxide semiconductor combining cobalt and copper in a spinel or related crystal structure. This compound is primarily investigated in research contexts for electrochemical energy storage and catalytic applications, where the dual transition metals create active sites and tunable electronic properties. While not yet a mainstream commercial material, the cobalt-copper oxide family is notable for potential advantages in cost reduction (copper is less expensive than pure cobalt oxides) and enhanced catalytic performance compared to single-metal oxide alternatives.

battery electrodes (research)supercapacitorsoxygen reduction catalystswater splitting catalystsgas sensing (emerging)heterogeneous catalysis

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
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Band Gap(Eg)
eV
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Formation Energy(ΔHf)
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

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