Ni₄S₈ is a nickel sulfide semiconductor compound with potential applications in energy storage and catalysis. This material belongs to the nickel chalcogenide family and is primarily investigated in research contexts for electrochemical applications, particularly as a cathode material or catalyst precursor due to nickel's strong catalytic properties combined with sulfide's electronic characteristics. Engineers would consider this material when seeking cost-effective, earth-abundant alternatives to precious-metal catalysts or when designing high-capacity energy storage devices.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 8,039.9 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 3,469.3 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02590 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2980 | eV/atom | — |