Co4P4 is a cobalt phosphide compound semiconductor that belongs to the metal phosphide family, materials increasingly studied for their electrical conductivity and catalytic properties. This compound is primarily of research and emerging industrial interest, with applications being developed in electrocatalysis, energy storage, and electronic devices where its combination of metallic and semiconducting characteristics offers advantages over conventional materials. Cobalt phosphides are notable alternatives to precious-metal catalysts in water-splitting and oxygen-reduction reactions, making them attractive for sustainable energy applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 185.3 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 104.4 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01150 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5550 | eV/atom | — |