MgMn3SnO8

MgMn3SnO8 is a semiconducting complex oxide composed of magnesium, manganese, tin, and oxygen.

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Crystal structure of MgMn3SnO8
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About MgMn3SnO8

MgMn3SnO8 is a complex oxide containing magnesium, manganese, and tin. As a semiconducting material, it exhibits electronic properties that distinguish it from simple binary oxides, making it a subject of interest for fundamental solid-state studies.

While this compound is currently identified as being above the thermodynamic hull, its existence across multiple structural configurations suggests a complex energy landscape. It serves as an intriguing example of multi-cation oxide chemistry where structural diversity is a key focus of investigation.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for MgMn3SnO8, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

0.15–0.84 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.101 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Above hull
1 DFT source

Structures

13
2 databases, 3 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where MgMn3SnO8 is used.

Fundamental materials researchSolid-state chemistry studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MgMn3SnO8, answered from cross-validated data.

What is MgMn3SnO8?

MgMn3SnO8 is a semiconducting complex oxide composed of magnesium, manganese, tin, and oxygen.

More questions
What is MgMn3SnO8 used for?
MgMn3SnO8 is used in fundamental materials research and solid-state chemistry studies.
What is the band gap of MgMn3SnO8?
MgMn3SnO8 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.15–0.84 eV across 13 reported structures.
Is MgMn3SnO8 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.84 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is MgMn3SnO8 thermodynamically stable?
MgMn3SnO8 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.101 eV/atom (above hull).
How many polymorphs of MgMn3SnO8 are known?
13 structures of MgMn3SnO8 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 3 distinct space groups.
What elements does MgMn3SnO8 contain?
MgMn3SnO8 contains Mg, Mn, O, and Sn (4 elements).
Where does the data for MgMn3SnO8 come from?
MgMn3SnO8 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique multi-cation oxide, MgMn3SnO8 represents a specialized case within the broader field of complex oxide materials, where the interplay of magnesium, manganese, and tin creates a distinct structural profile that warrants further exploration in synthesis research.

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

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