Mn3Co2O8 is a mixed-valence transition metal oxide ceramic composed of manganese and cobalt in a spinel or related crystal structure. This compound is primarily investigated in research contexts for energy storage and catalytic applications, where the dual redox activity of manganese and cobalt offers potential advantages in electrochemical systems. The material is notable within the manganese-cobalt oxide family for its potential to balance cost, catalytic performance, and stability better than pure-phase alternatives, making it of interest for engineers developing next-generation battery electrode materials and oxygen reduction catalysts.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.376 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.02140 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.536 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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