Mn2CrO6

Mn2CrO6 is a metastable semiconducting oxide utilized in the development of oxygen-evolution catalysts for electrochemical applications.

Crystal structure of Mn2CrO6
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Mn2CrO6

Mn2CrO6 is a complex oxide belonging to the class of oxygen-evolution catalysts. As a semiconducting material, it presents a distinct electronic profile that is of significant interest for researchers investigating efficient water-splitting technologies and sustainable energy conversion processes. While it is categorized as a metastable phase, the existence of multiple reported structures across various databases highlights its structural versatility. This compound serves as a compelling subject for materials scientists aiming to tune catalytic activity through precise control of its semiconducting properties.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Mn2CrO6, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.72 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.083 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Metastable
2 DFT sources

Structures

10
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Mn2CrO6 is used.

Oxygen-evolution catalysisElectrochemical water splittingEnergy conversion research
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Mn2CrO6, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Mn2CrO6?

Mn2CrO6 is a metastable semiconducting oxide utilized in the development of oxygen-evolution catalysts for electrochemical applications.

More questions
What is Mn2CrO6 used for?
Mn2CrO6 is used in oxygen-evolution catalysis, electrochemical water splitting, and energy conversion research.
What is the band gap of Mn2CrO6?
Mn2CrO6 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.72 eV across 10 reported structures.
Is Mn2CrO6 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.72 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Mn2CrO6 thermodynamically stable?
Mn2CrO6 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.083 eV/atom (metastable).
How many polymorphs of Mn2CrO6 are known?
10 structures of Mn2CrO6 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does Mn2CrO6 contain?
Mn2CrO6 contains Cr, Mn, and O (3 elements).
Where does the data for Mn2CrO6 come from?
Mn2CrO6 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the oxide oxygen-evolution catalysts class.

Within the broad family of oxide catalysts, Mn2CrO6 occupies a specialized niche compared to more conventional, highly stable materials like LiMn2O4 or LaMnO3. While many of its siblings are widely utilized in established battery or catalytic frameworks, Mn2CrO6 is distinguished by its metastable nature, which often provides a unique pathway for exploring enhanced reactivity that is not accessible in more thermodynamically robust counterparts.

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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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