ZnCu2O4 is a mixed-metal oxide ceramic compound combining zinc and copper oxides in a spinel-related crystal structure. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for energy storage and catalytic applications, particularly as a component in lithium-ion battery anodes and as a catalyst support for environmental remediation. Engineers consider this compound when seeking materials that combine multiple metal functionalities—its dual-cation composition offers potential advantages in electrical conductivity and catalytic activity compared to single-metal oxides, making it relevant for next-generation energy devices and chemical processing systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 18,969.5 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3300 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 7,906 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2090 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 6.347 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 11.51 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.05180 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8230 | eV/atom | — |