Mn₄Cr₁O₈ is a mixed-valence manganese-chromium oxide ceramic compound belonging to the spinel or complex oxide family of semiconducting materials. This composition is primarily investigated in research contexts for electrochemical energy storage and catalytic applications, where the dual-metal oxide structure can provide enhanced ion transport and redox activity compared to single-metal oxide alternatives. The material's notable advantage lies in its potential for tunable electronic properties through metal substitution, making it of particular interest for next-generation battery cathodes and oxygen reduction catalysts where manganese oxides have shown promise.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00140 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.725 | eV/atom | — |