Mg₁Cr₄O₈ is a mixed-valence chromium oxide compound with magnesium, belonging to the spinel or related oxide ceramic family. This material is primarily of research interest for energy storage and catalytic applications, where chromium oxides are valued for their redox activity and structural stability. While not yet widely adopted in mainstream engineering, materials in this compound class show potential in electrochemical devices and as catalytic supports due to chromium's variable oxidation states and the stabilizing role of magnesium.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00180 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.157 | eV/atom | — |