As2Ge1Mg1

As2Ge1Mg1 is a semiconducting ternary compound that is theoretically stable enough to be synthesized for research purposes.

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Crystal structure of As2Ge1Mg1
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About As2Ge1Mg1

As2Ge1Mg1 is a complex ternary compound composed of arsenic, germanium, and magnesium. Its electronic structure characterizes it as a semiconductor, positioning it as a material of interest for potential electronic and optoelectronic applications.

Due to its near-hull thermodynamic stability, this compound is considered a viable candidate for experimental synthesis. The presence of multiple reported structural configurations suggests a rich phase space that warrants further investigation for functional material development.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for As2Ge1Mg1, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

0.55 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.007 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

27
2 databases, 19 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where As2Ge1Mg1 is used.

Semiconductor researchMaterials science explorationSolid-state device development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about As2Ge1Mg1, answered from cross-validated data.

What is As2Ge1Mg1?

As2Ge1Mg1 is a semiconducting ternary compound that is theoretically stable enough to be synthesized for research purposes.

More questions
What is As2Ge1Mg1 used for?
As2Ge1Mg1 is used in semiconductor research, materials science exploration, and solid-state device development.
What is the band gap of As2Ge1Mg1?
As2Ge1Mg1 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.55 eV across 27 reported structures.
Is As2Ge1Mg1 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.55 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is As2Ge1Mg1 thermodynamically stable?
As2Ge1Mg1 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.007 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of As2Ge1Mg1 are known?
27 structures of As2Ge1Mg1 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 19 distinct space groups.
What elements does As2Ge1Mg1 contain?
As2Ge1Mg1 contains As, Ge, and Mg (3 elements).
Where does the data for As2Ge1Mg1 come from?
As2Ge1Mg1 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique ternary phase, As2Ge1Mg1 serves as an exploratory material within the broader landscape of semiconducting pnictides and germanides, offering a distinct elemental combination that bridges the properties of its constituent elements.

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

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