Mn8Zn2O18 is a mixed manganese-zinc oxide ceramic compound belonging to the spinel or related oxide family of semiconductors. This material is primarily investigated for applications requiring controlled electrical conductivity and magnetic properties, particularly in varistor devices, gas sensors, and ferrite-based components where manganese and zinc oxides provide synergistic effects for voltage regulation or sensing functionality. Engineers select manganese-zinc oxide systems over single-component alternatives when applications demand the specific combination of electrical nonlinearity, thermal stability, and cost-effectiveness that blended oxide compositions offer.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00490 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.461 | eV/atom | — |