Cr₂Co₆O₁₆ is a mixed-valence oxide semiconductor combining chromium and cobalt in a spinel-related crystal structure. This material family is primarily investigated in research contexts for electrochemical energy storage, catalysis, and sensing applications, where the dual transition-metal composition offers tunable electronic properties and redox activity. Its potential advantages over single-metal oxides include enhanced charge transport, improved catalytic selectivity, and the ability to engineer oxygen vacancy concentrations—making it relevant for next-generation battery systems and industrial catalytic processes.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00760 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.300 | eV/atom | — |