Mg₂Ni₄O₈ is a mixed-valence oxide semiconductor compound combining magnesium and nickel in a spinel-related crystal structure. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established industrial production, with potential applications in energy storage systems, catalysis, and advanced electronic devices where the combined redox activity of nickel and magnesium ions can be leveraged. Engineers considering this compound should recognize it as an emerging functional material still under investigation for specific niche applications where its semiconducting properties and mixed-metal composition offer advantages over simpler single-component oxides.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 163.9 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 39.63 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01020 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.521 | eV/atom | — |