Mg₂Co₃O₈ is a mixed-metal oxide semiconductor compound combining magnesium and cobalt in a spinel-related crystal structure. This material is primarily studied in research contexts for energy storage and catalytic applications, particularly in electrochemistry where cobalt oxides are known to enhance oxygen reduction and evolution reactions. Its notable advantage over single-metal oxides lies in the synergistic effects of dual metal cations, which can improve electronic conductivity and active site density compared to pure cobalt or magnesium oxides alone.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 23,040.1 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 9,301.7 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.131 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.674 | eV/atom | — |