MnCu2S2 is a ternary metal sulfide compound combining manganese and copper in a mixed-valence structure, belonging to the family of transition metal chalcogenides. This material is primarily of research interest for electrochemical and semiconductor applications, where its mixed-metal composition and sulfide chemistry offer potential advantages in energy storage systems, catalysis, and thermoelectric devices. While not yet widely deployed in mainstream engineering, compounds in this material family are being investigated as alternatives to precious-metal catalysts and as active materials in battery electrode systems due to their elemental abundance and tunable electronic properties.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1811 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.05000 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1548 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2220 | eV/atom | — |