Mn₄O₈Sn₂ is a mixed-valence oxide ceramic compound containing manganese and tin oxides, representing a class of functional ceramics studied for electrochemical and catalytic applications. This material belongs to the family of complex metal oxides and is primarily investigated in research contexts for energy storage, catalysis, and sensing applications where the synergistic redox properties of Mn and Sn enable enhanced performance. Engineers consider such materials when conventional single-phase oxides prove insufficient, particularly in electrochemical systems where mixed-metal compositions provide improved electron transfer kinetics and chemical stability.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.581 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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