Cu₂Fe₄O₈ is a mixed-valence copper-iron oxide ceramic compound belonging to the spinel or spinel-derived oxide family. This material is primarily studied in research contexts for its potential in energy storage, catalysis, and sensing applications, where the synergistic redox chemistry of copper and iron ions can be leveraged. Notable for its magnetic and electronic properties arising from the mixed oxidation states, it represents an alternative to single-metal oxides in systems where multi-element catalytic activity or charge-transfer mechanisms are advantageous.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02820 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.210 | eV/atom | — |