Mg2 Co4 S8 — Properties & Data | MatWorld

Mg2 Co4 S8

semiconductor

· Mg2 Co4 S8

Mg₂Co₄S₈ is a ternary sulfide semiconductor compound combining magnesium, cobalt, and sulfur. This is a research-phase material being investigated for energy storage and catalytic applications, particularly within the broader family of metal chalcogenides that show promise for electrochemical devices and photocatalysis. While not yet established in high-volume industrial production, compounds in this family are attracting attention as potential alternatives to conventional semiconductors in applications requiring earth-abundant, cost-effective active materials.

energy storage electrodeselectrocatalysisphotocatalytic materialsresearch semiconductorsbattery/supercapacitor developmentsulfide-based devices

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Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Bulk Modulus(K)	103.4	GPa	DFT · OptB88vdW
Shear Modulus(G)	43.82	GPa	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.7342	eV	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.7420	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Mg2 Co4 S8

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