ZnCo2S4 is a ternary sulfide compound combining zinc and cobalt in a spinel-like crystal structure, classified as a transition metal chalcogenide. This material is primarily investigated in electrochemistry and energy storage research, where it serves as an electrode material or catalyst for applications requiring high charge-transfer efficiency and tunable electronic properties. Its adoption is driven by lower cost and greater abundance compared to precious-metal catalysts, making it attractive for scaling electrochemical systems, though it remains largely in development phase rather than established industrial production.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 15,993.3 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2900 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 8,003.2 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1672 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.5810 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.02680 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5921 | eV/atom | — |