Li₂Co₃O₆ is a lithium cobalt oxide ceramic compound belonging to the mixed-valence transition metal oxide family, primarily investigated as a research material for energy storage and catalytic applications. This compound is not yet widely deployed in commercial products but shows promise in battery chemistry and electrochemistry research, where layered or spinel-structured cobalt oxides are explored for lithium-ion intercalation, oxygen evolution catalysis, and other electrochemical functions. Engineers and researchers evaluate this material in early-stage development contexts where cobalt-based oxides offer potential advantages in charge capacity or catalytic activity compared to simpler alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.065 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.537 | eV/atom | — |