K₂Co₂O₄ is a cobalt oxide compound with potassium in the crystal structure, belonging to the family of mixed-metal oxides and currently primarily a research material rather than an established commercial semiconductor. This compound is under investigation for potential applications in catalysis, energy storage, and electronic devices, where layered cobalt oxides are of interest for their mixed-valence cobalt chemistry and tunable electronic properties. The material represents an emerging area of solid-state chemistry rather than a mature engineering material, making it relevant primarily to research teams exploring advanced oxides and device prototyping rather than production-scale applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00720 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.334 | eV/atom | — |