FeCo2S4 is an iron-cobalt sulfide compound belonging to the thiospinel family of metal sulfides, characterized by a mixed-valence transition metal structure. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for energy storage and catalytic applications, particularly as an electrode material in batteries and supercapacitors, and as a catalyst for electrochemical water splitting and hydrogen evolution reactions. Engineers consider thiospinel compounds like FeCo2S4 when seeking earth-abundant alternatives to precious-metal catalysts or when designing next-generation energy conversion devices that require materials combining electronic conductivity with surface chemical reactivity.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.179 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 1.306 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.09480 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4861 | eV/atom | — |