Mn2OF3

Mn2OF3 is a metastable semiconducting oxide catalyst used in electrochemical oxygen-evolution research.

Crystal structure of Mn2OF3
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Mn2OF3

Mn2OF3 is a semiconducting oxide that functions within the class of oxygen-evolution catalysts. As a metastable phase, it represents a unique structural arrangement of manganese, oxygen, and fluorine that challenges conventional synthesis pathways while offering distinct electronic properties for catalytic processes. Its existence is supported by a significant body of structural data, highlighting its role as a subject of interest in materials science research. This compound is primarily investigated for its potential to facilitate electrochemical reactions, specifically those involving the evolution of oxygen. Its semiconducting nature makes it a candidate for applications where electronic conductivity must be balanced with catalytic activity, providing a specialized alternative to more common metallic or insulating oxides.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Mn2OF3, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.01–0.99 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.042 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Metastable
2 DFT sources

Structures

55
3 databases, 10 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Mn2OF3 is used.

Oxygen-evolution catalysisElectrochemical energy conversion research
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Mn2OF3, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Mn2OF3?

Mn2OF3 is a metastable semiconducting oxide catalyst used in electrochemical oxygen-evolution research.

More questions
What is Mn2OF3 used for?
Mn2OF3 is used in oxygen-evolution catalysis and electrochemical energy conversion research.
What is the band gap of Mn2OF3?
Mn2OF3 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.01–0.99 eV across 55 reported structures.
Is Mn2OF3 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.99 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Mn2OF3 thermodynamically stable?
Mn2OF3 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.042 eV/atom (metastable).
How many polymorphs of Mn2OF3 are known?
55 structures of Mn2OF3 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 10 distinct space groups.
What elements does Mn2OF3 contain?
Mn2OF3 contains F, Mn, and O (3 elements).
Where does the data for Mn2OF3 come from?
Mn2OF3 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the oxide oxygen-evolution catalysts class.

Within the broader class of oxide oxygen-evolution catalysts, Mn2OF3 occupies a distinct niche compared to well-established materials like LiMn2O4 or LaMnO3. While many of its siblings, such as NiO or LiCoO2, are recognized for their thermodynamic stability and widespread use in established battery or catalytic systems, Mn2OF3 is characterized by its metastable nature, which often allows for unique structural configurations that are not accessible in more stable 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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