Mn4 Zn2 S8

semiconductor

· Mn4 Zn2 S8

Mn₄Zn₂S₈ is a quaternary sulfide semiconductor compound combining manganese and zinc in a mixed-valence structure, representing an experimental material within the broader family of transition-metal chalcogenides. This composition is primarily of research interest for photovoltaic and optoelectronic applications, where the tunable band gap and potential for earth-abundant alternatives to conventional semiconductors make it a candidate for exploratory device development. The material's actual engineering adoption remains limited, with most applications currently in the laboratory phase for thin-film solar cells, photodetectors, and fundamental semiconductor physics studies.

photovoltaic researchthin-film solar cellsphotodetectorsoptoelectronic devicesexperimental semiconductorsearth-abundant materials

Compliance & Regulations

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

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.00400	eV	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.6550	eV/atom	—

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Mn4 Zn2 S8

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