Zn₆Co₄O₁₄ is a mixed-metal oxide semiconductor composed of zinc and cobalt in a spinel-related crystal structure. This compound is primarily of research interest for catalytic and electrochemical applications, where the combination of zinc and cobalt oxides offers tunable electronic properties and surface reactivity. The material is notable in the zinc oxide–cobalt oxide family for potential use in heterogeneous catalysis, gas sensing, and energy storage systems where mixed-valence metal oxides can provide enhanced performance compared to single-metal oxide alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.4206 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.240 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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