Mn1O2 (manganese dioxide) is a ceramic semiconductor compound belonging to the transition metal oxide family, commonly encountered in its naturally occurring form (pyrolusite) and synthesized variants. This material is widely used in primary and secondary battery systems as a cathode material, in catalytic applications for air purification and chemical synthesis, and in electrochemical devices. Engineers select MnO2 for its electrochemical activity, abundance, low cost, and environmental stability, making it particularly attractive for consumer batteries, supercapacitors, and catalytic converters where performance-per-unit-cost is critical.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 62.46 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 30.87 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01180 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.740 | eV/atom | — |