Na12Mn2Te8 is an experimental quaternary chalcogenide semiconductor compound combining sodium, manganese, and tellurium elements. This material family represents an emerging class of compounds of interest in solid-state chemistry and materials research, though industrial applications remain primarily in early-stage development and laboratory investigation. The combination of earth-abundant elements (sodium and manganese) with tellurium makes this compound noteworthy for researchers exploring alternatives to rare-earth or toxic-element-based semiconductors, with potential relevance to thermoelectric, optoelectronic, or energy storage applications where material cost and scalability are design constraints.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.4592 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8360 | eV/atom | — |