FeCoS2 is an iron-cobalt disulfide compound that belongs to the metal sulfide family, combining ferrous and ferric iron with cobalt in a pyrite-like crystal structure. This material is primarily of research interest for energy storage and catalytic applications, particularly as a precursor or active phase in electrode materials for batteries and electrocatalysts, where the mixed-metal sulfide composition offers enhanced electrochemical activity compared to single-metal alternatives. FeCoS2 is notable in emerging energy technology development rather than established high-volume manufacturing, with potential advantages in cost-effectiveness and performance density relative to precious-metal catalysts.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2154 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.2023 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3661 | eV/atom | — |