K₂Mn₃S₄ is an ternary metal sulfide compound combining potassium, manganese, and sulfur, representing a mixed-valent transition metal sulfide chemistry. This is a research-phase material studied primarily in solid-state chemistry and materials science contexts, with potential applications in energy storage, catalysis, and semiconductor research rather than established commercial use. Its notable features stem from the redox activity of manganese and the structural flexibility of the sulfide framework, making it of interest as a candidate material for battery cathodes, electrocatalysts, and other functional compounds where sulfide-based transition metal compounds show promise over conventional oxides.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 2.839 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.2070 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.01460 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8087 | eV/atom | — |