Mn₄Te₈ is a binary manganese telluride semiconductor compound belonging to the chalcogenide family of materials. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest, being investigated for potential applications in thermoelectric devices, magnetic semiconductors, and solid-state electronics where the coupling between magnetic and electronic properties could be exploited. Its relevance to engineering lies in exploring alternatives to conventional semiconductors in niche applications requiring magnetically-responsive or thermoelectric functionality, though it remains largely in the exploratory phase rather than established industrial production.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 89.53 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 60.26 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.1636 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.03700 | eV/atom | — |