MgFe₄CoO₈ is a mixed-metal oxide ceramic belonging to the spinel or spinel-related family, combining magnesium, iron, and cobalt cations in an oxide framework. This compound is primarily investigated in research contexts for magnetic and electrochemical applications, where the iron and cobalt content imparts ferrimagnetic or catalytic properties relevant to energy storage and conversion technologies. Engineers would consider this material where high-temperature magnetic stability, catalytic activity for oxygen reduction/evolution reactions, or electromagnetic device applications are required, though commercial availability and established processing routes are limited compared to conventional spinel oxides.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.436 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 6.018 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1306 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.484 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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