Mn8 Ge4 S16

semiconductor

· Mn8 Ge4 S16

Mn₈Ge₄S₁₆ is a quaternary sulfide semiconductor compound combining manganese, germanium, and sulfur in a fixed stoichiometric ratio. This is a research-phase material investigated for its semiconducting properties and potential applications in thermoelectric and photovoltaic systems, as part of the broader family of metal chalcogenides known for tunable bandgaps and electronic behavior. The compound's appeal lies in its use of earth-abundant elements (manganese and sulfur) compared to some commercial semiconductors, making it of interest where cost and material availability drive material selection, though it remains primarily in exploratory development rather than established industrial production.

thermoelectric power generationphotovoltaic researchsemiconductor device developmentearth-abundant materials explorationlow-dimensional electronics

Compliance & Regulations

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

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.3473	eV	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.4530	eV/atom	—

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Mn8 Ge4 S16

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