K2CoS2 is an experimental metal sulfide compound containing potassium, cobalt, and sulfur, representing an emerging class of materials under investigation for energy storage and catalytic applications. While not yet widely commercialized, this material belongs to a family of transition metal sulfides known for their potential in electrochemical systems and heterogeneous catalysis. Engineers considering K2CoS2 would be exploring next-generation battery cathodes, electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution, or other energy conversion technologies where sulfide-based compounds offer advantages in electrochemical reactivity and cost compared to precious metal alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 4,591.9 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3300 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,000.1 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.09729 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 5.992 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.05180 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.9019 | eV/atom | — |