This is a nickel-based hydrated sulfate compound (likely nickel sulfate hydrate or a nickel hydroxyl sulfate phase), classified as a semiconductor material. Compounds of this stoichiometry are typically studied as precursors for nickel oxide semiconductors, catalytic materials, or battery/electrochemical components rather than as finished engineering materials. The material family is notable for its potential in electrochemistry, heterogeneous catalysis, and energy storage applications where nickel compounds offer redox activity and moderate electronic conductivity.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.530 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.002 | eV/atom | — |