Mg₂Co₂O₆ is a mixed-metal oxide semiconductor compound combining magnesium and cobalt in an ordered crystal structure. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for photocatalytic and electrochemical applications, where its tunable bandgap and mixed-valence metal sites offer potential advantages over single-metal oxides. The cobalt-magnesium system has shown promise in water splitting, environmental remediation, and energy storage device development, though industrial deployment remains limited compared to more established oxides.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.279 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.833 | eV/atom | — |