CoSeO4

cobalt(II) selenate

CoSeO4 is a stable, semiconducting cobalt selenate utilized as a catalyst for oxygen-evolution reactions in electrochemical applications.

Crystal structure of CoSeO4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About cobalt(II) selenate

CoSeO4 is a thermodynamically stable cobalt-based selenate that functions as a semiconducting material. Its position on the convex hull underscores its structural integrity, making it a reliable subject for research into advanced catalytic processes.

As a member of the oxide oxygen-evolution catalyst class, this compound is primarily investigated for its potential to facilitate electrochemical water splitting. Its electronic character allows for efficient charge transfer, which is essential for developing high-performance electrodes in energy conversion systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for cobalt(II) selenate, aggregated across 4 databases.

Band Gap

0.30–1.69 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

12
4 databases, 3 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where cobalt(II) selenate is used.

Oxygen-evolution reaction catalysisElectrochemical water splittingEnergy conversion research
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about cobalt(II) selenate, answered from cross-validated data.

What is CoSeO4?

CoSeO4 is a stable, semiconducting cobalt selenate utilized as a catalyst for oxygen-evolution reactions in electrochemical applications.

More questions
What is CoSeO4 used for?
cobalt(II) selenate (CoSeO4) is used in oxygen-evolution reaction catalysis, electrochemical water splitting, and energy conversion research.
What is the band gap of CoSeO4?
cobalt(II) selenate (CoSeO4) has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.30–1.69 eV across 12 reported structures.
Is CoSeO4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.69 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is CoSeO4 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — cobalt(II) selenate (CoSeO4) sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of CoSeO4 are known?
12 structures of CoSeO4 are reported across 4 databases, spanning 3 distinct space groups.
What elements does CoSeO4 contain?
cobalt(II) selenate (CoSeO4) contains Co, O, and Se (3 elements).
Where does the data for CoSeO4 come from?
CoSeO4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the oxide oxygen-evolution catalysts class.

Within the broader class of oxygen-evolution catalysts, CoSeO4 offers a distinct chemical environment compared to traditional transition metal oxides like NiO or LiCoO2. While many of its siblings are simple binary or layered oxides, the inclusion of the selenate group provides a unique structural framework that influences its catalytic activity and stability differently than the perovskite-structured LaMnO3 or LaNiO3.

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Related Compounds

Other Oxide Oxygen-Evolution Catalysts in the database.

Data sources & attribution
  • latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform

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