Li₁₂Co₄O₁₂ is a lithium cobalt oxide ceramic compound belonging to the mixed-metal oxide family, with potential applications in energy storage and electrochemical systems. This material is primarily of research interest rather than an established commercial product, being investigated for lithium-ion battery cathodes, solid-state electrolytes, and oxygen evolution catalysis due to its mixed valence cobalt chemistry and layered or tunnel crystal structures. Engineers considering this compound should recognize it as an exploratory material where performance advantages over conventional lithium cobalt oxides (LiCoO₂) or spinel variants remain under active study.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.571 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.773 | eV/atom | — |