MgCo4S8
metal· JVASP-10815· MgCo4S8
MgCo4S8 is a ternary metal sulfide compound combining magnesium, cobalt, and sulfur in a fixed stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the thiospinel or related sulfide family and is primarily of research interest rather than established in widespread industrial production. The compound shows potential in energy storage applications (battery cathodes, electrochemical systems) and catalysis due to cobalt's redox activity and the synergistic effects of mixed-metal sulfides, where it may offer advantages over single-metal alternatives in terms of electronic conductivity and structural stability.
battery cathode materialselectrochemical storagecatalysis researchmetal sulfide compoundsemerging energy materialslaboratory/experimental applications
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Density(ρ) | — | lb/in³ | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — | |
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | — | µV/K | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
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Regulatory Screening
Environmental
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RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.