Co4O8 is a cobalt oxide semiconductor compound that exists in the mixed-valence cobalt oxide family, potentially exhibiting spinel or related crystal structures common to transition metal oxides. While not a mainstream commercial material, cobalt oxides of this composition are investigated in research contexts for energy storage and catalytic applications, where their variable oxidation states and electronic properties offer advantages over simpler binary oxides.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 252.3 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 141.4 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00370 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8820 | eV/atom | — |