Mn4Zn4O8 is a mixed-metal oxide semiconductor combining manganese and zinc oxides in a spinel-related structure. This compound is primarily investigated in research settings for applications requiring magnetic and semiconducting properties, particularly in spintronic devices, magnetic sensors, and advanced ceramics where the interplay between manganese and zinc oxidation states creates tunable electronic behavior. The material represents an important family of multifunctional oxides where engineers can exploit both magnetic ordering and semiconductor characteristics simultaneously, offering advantages over single-component oxides in applications demanding coupled magnetic-electronic functionality.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | 12,686 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | -574.3 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01140 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.335 | eV/atom | — |