Nickel phosphate (NiPO₄) is an inorganic ceramic compound combining nickel and phosphate phases, typically studied as a functional material in research contexts rather than as an established commercial product. It is investigated primarily for electrochemical energy storage, catalysis, and thermal applications, where nickel-based phosphates have shown promise as electrode materials in batteries and supercapacitors, as well as catalytic supports in chemical processing. Engineers consider nickel phosphates as alternatives to conventional layered oxides when seeking enhanced ion transport, structural stability, or catalytic activity in niche high-performance applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1141 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 3.954 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.08920 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.514 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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