Co₄S₈ is a cobalt sulfide compound that functions as a semiconductor material, belonging to the transition metal chalcogenide family. This material is primarily of research and development interest for energy storage and catalytic applications, particularly as an emerging candidate for electrodes in batteries, supercapacitors, and electrocatalytic systems where its mixed-valence cobalt sites and layered structure offer potential advantages in ion transport and electron transfer compared to conventional materials.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 124.0 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 74.18 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00390 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4500 | eV/atom | — |