Mn4 S6

semiconductor

· Mn4 S6

Mn₄S₆ is a transition metal sulfide semiconductor compound combining manganese and sulfur in a specific stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the broader family of metal chalcogenides, which are of significant research interest for optoelectronic and photocatalytic applications due to their tunable bandgaps and mixed-valence metal chemistry. While primarily in the research and development phase rather than established high-volume industrial production, Mn₄S₆ and related manganese sulfides are being investigated as cost-effective alternatives to conventional semiconductors in energy conversion and environmental remediation applications, leveraging the abundance and lower toxicity of manganese compared to heavy-metal-based semiconductors.

photocatalysis and water treatmentthin-film semiconductorsenergy storage materials researchoptoelectronic device developmentsustainable semiconductor alternatives

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.00150	eV	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.6220	eV/atom	—

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Regulatory Screening

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Mn4 S6

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