Mn₄O₈ is a manganese oxide semiconductor compound that belongs to the family of mixed-valence transition metal oxides. This material is primarily explored in research contexts for applications requiring catalytic activity and ionic conductivity, particularly in energy storage and environmental remediation technologies. Its notable characteristics include mixed oxidation states of manganese that enable electron transfer processes, making it of interest as an alternative to precious metal catalysts in water oxidation, oxygen reduction, and air purification systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 30,440.2 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 17,483.9 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.03010 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.800 | eV/atom | — |