Zn₂Co₃O₈ is a mixed-metal oxide semiconductor comprising zinc and cobalt in a spinel or related crystal structure, typically explored in materials research rather than established in high-volume production. This compound is investigated primarily for electrochemical energy storage and catalytic applications, where the combination of zinc and cobalt oxides offers potential advantages in ion transport, electronic conductivity, and surface reactivity compared to single-component oxide alternatives. Engineers consider this material family for next-generation battery electrodes, supercapacitors, and catalysts where the synergistic effects of multiple metal sites can enhance performance.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 160.2 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 61.12 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.052 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.222 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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