ZnCo4O10 is a mixed-metal oxide ceramic composed of zinc and cobalt oxides, belonging to the spinel or related oxide family of functional ceramics. This compound is primarily investigated in research contexts for electrochemical and catalytic applications, where its combined zinc and cobalt chemistry offers potential advantages in energy storage systems, water treatment, and heterogeneous catalysis compared to single-metal oxide alternatives. Engineers considering this material should evaluate it as an emerging candidate for niche applications requiring cobalt-zinc synergies rather than as an established commercial ceramic.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.144 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 5.268 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1673 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.9083 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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