Ni2CoP is a ternary intermetallic compound combining nickel, cobalt, and phosphorus, belonging to the family of phosphide-based materials. This compound is primarily investigated as a research material for electrocatalytic applications, particularly in hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER) systems, where it offers an alternative to platinum-group catalysts with potentially lower cost and comparable activity. Engineers and researchers select Ni2CoP for electrochemical energy conversion devices because its multi-metal composition can enhance catalytic sites and electron transfer kinetics compared to single-element phosphides.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 2.133 | μB | DFT | ||
Saturation Magnetization(μB,sat) | 457.2 | μB | DFT |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2160 | eV/atom | DFT |
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