Co6P3 is a cobalt phosphide compound semiconductor belonging to the metal phosphide family, which has garnered significant research interest for its unique electronic and catalytic properties. This material is primarily investigated in academic and emerging industrial contexts for electrocatalysis applications, particularly in hydrogen evolution reactions (HER) and oxygen evolution reactions (OER), where it offers potential advantages over traditional precious-metal catalysts. Its notable stiffness and structural integrity make it a candidate for next-generation energy conversion devices, though it remains largely in the research and development phase rather than established high-volume manufacturing.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 32,425.7 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 6,590.5 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00710 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4590 | eV/atom | — |