Zn₄Co₈O₁₆ is a mixed-metal oxide semiconductor compound combining zinc and cobalt in a spinel or related crystal structure. This material is primarily investigated in research and emerging applications for its semiconducting properties and potential catalytic or electrochemical functionality, rather than as an established industrial material with widespread commercial use. Engineers would consider this compound for next-generation energy storage, catalysis, or sensing applications where the combined zinc-cobalt oxide system offers tunable electronic properties and chemical activity not available from single-component alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.08770 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.238 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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