MnZn3S4 is a quaternary sulfide compound composed of manganese and zinc, belonging to the family of metal sulfides with potential semiconductor or ionic conductor properties. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established in high-volume industrial production, studied for its electronic or ionic transport characteristics in contexts such as battery materials, photovoltaic absorbers, or solid-state electrolytes. Engineers would evaluate this compound in exploratory applications where its specific defect chemistry or band structure offers advantages over binary sulfides like ZnS or more conventional oxides.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1387 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.2960 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 4.984 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.00660 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7882 | eV/atom | — |