Mn₅Fe₃O₁₆ is a mixed-valence manganese-iron oxide ceramic belonging to the spinel or related oxide family, combining the redox chemistry of both manganese and iron cations in a single crystalline phase. This compound is primarily of research and industrial interest for electrochemical energy storage and catalytic applications, where the synergistic redox behavior of Mn and Fe enables enhanced performance compared to single-metal oxides. Its mixed-metal composition makes it particularly attractive for battery cathodes, oxygen evolution catalysis, and magnetic applications in emerging energy conversion technologies.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.598 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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