Mn2PO5

Mn2PO5 is a stable semiconducting oxide compound utilized in the study of oxygen-evolution catalysis.

Crystal structure of Mn2PO5
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Mn2PO5

Mn2PO5 is a semiconducting oxide that sits on the thermodynamic convex hull, indicating significant structural stability. As a member of the oxygen-evolution catalyst class, it represents a specialized inorganic framework that researchers study to understand catalytic pathways in electrochemical systems.

Its utility is supported by a rich structural landscape, with numerous reported configurations across multiple databases. This complexity makes it a compelling subject for investigations into how transition metal-based oxides facilitate the oxygen-evolution reaction in energy storage and conversion technologies.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Mn2PO5, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.03–0.88 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.001 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

36
3 databases, 7 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Mn2PO5 is used.

Oxygen-evolution catalysis researchElectrochemical energy conversion studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Mn2PO5, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Mn2PO5?

Mn2PO5 is a stable semiconducting oxide compound utilized in the study of oxygen-evolution catalysis.

More questions
What is Mn2PO5 used for?
Mn2PO5 is used in oxygen-evolution catalysis research and electrochemical energy conversion studies.
What is the band gap of Mn2PO5?
Mn2PO5 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.03–0.88 eV across 36 reported structures.
Is Mn2PO5 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.88 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Mn2PO5 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Mn2PO5 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Mn2PO5 are known?
36 structures of Mn2PO5 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 7 distinct space groups.
What elements does Mn2PO5 contain?
Mn2PO5 contains Mn, O, and P (3 elements).
Where does the data for Mn2PO5 come from?
Mn2PO5 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the oxide oxygen-evolution catalysts class.

Within the broader class of oxygen-evolution catalysts, Mn2PO5 occupies a distinct niche compared to well-known battery cathode materials like LiMn2O4 or perovskite-structured oxides such as LaMnO3. While many of its siblings are primarily utilized for their intercalation properties or specific magnetic and electronic behaviors, Mn2PO5 is characterized by its unique phosphate-oxide framework, offering a different structural approach to catalytic surface activity.

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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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