Mn5O8 is a mixed-valence manganese oxide ceramic compound belonging to the family of manganese oxides used primarily in electrochemical and catalytic applications. This material is notable in battery technology, particularly as a cathode material or electrocatalyst, where its variable oxidation states and structural properties enable ion transport and electron transfer. Mn5O8 is also investigated in oxygen evolution reaction (OER) catalysis and supercapacitor electrodes, offering potential cost advantages and environmental benefits compared to precious-metal-based alternatives, though it remains primarily in research and development rather than high-volume commercial production.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 4.780 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 3.112 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1220 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.654 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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