Er2Mn2O7

Er2Mn2O7 is a stable, semiconducting oxide material utilized in the study and development of oxygen-evolution catalysts.

Crystal structure of Er2Mn2O7
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Er2Mn2O7

Er2Mn2O7 is a complex oxide featuring erbium and manganese, characterized by its semiconducting electronic structure. As a thermodynamically stable phase residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust material candidate for advanced electrochemical applications.

This compound belongs to the class of oxygen-evolution catalysts, where its structural integrity and electronic properties are leveraged to facilitate critical chemical reactions. Its status as a well-documented material across multiple databases underscores its importance in ongoing energy research.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Er2Mn2O7, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.17 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

5
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where Er2Mn2O7 is used.

Oxygen-evolution catalysisElectrochemical energy conversion research
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Er2Mn2O7, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Er2Mn2O7?

Er2Mn2O7 is a stable, semiconducting oxide material utilized in the study and development of oxygen-evolution catalysts.

More questions
What is Er2Mn2O7 used for?
Er2Mn2O7 is used in oxygen-evolution catalysis and electrochemical energy conversion research.
What is the band gap of Er2Mn2O7?
Er2Mn2O7 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.17 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is Er2Mn2O7 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.17 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Er2Mn2O7 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Er2Mn2O7 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Er2Mn2O7 are known?
5 structures of Er2Mn2O7 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Er2Mn2O7 contain?
Er2Mn2O7 contains Er, Mn, and O (3 elements).
Where does the data for Er2Mn2O7 come from?
Er2Mn2O7 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the oxide oxygen-evolution catalysts class.

Within the diverse landscape of oxygen-evolution catalysts, Er2Mn2O7 offers a distinct structural alternative to more common perovskite-based oxides like LaMnO3 or LiCoO2. While many members of this class rely on transition metal-oxygen octahedra in perovskite frameworks, this compound utilizes a pyrochlore-type arrangement, providing unique catalytic pathways compared to the layered structures found in LiNiO2 or LiMn2O4.

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Related Compounds

Other Oxide Oxygen-Evolution Catalysts in the database.

Data sources & attribution
  • latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform

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