Mn₄Al₂O₈ is a mixed-valence manganese aluminate ceramic compound belonging to the spinel or spinel-related oxide family. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for its potential in catalysis, magnetic applications, and energy storage devices, where manganese oxides combined with aluminum are valued for their mixed oxidation states and redox activity. Compared to simple binary oxides, manganese aluminates offer enhanced chemical stability and tunable electronic properties, making them candidates for oxygen reduction catalysts, supercapacitor electrodes, and thermal energy applications in emerging energy conversion systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.3558 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.134 | eV/atom | — |