As2Mg1Sn1

As2Mg1Sn1 is a stable, semiconducting ternary compound consisting of arsenic, magnesium, and tin.

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Crystal structure of As2Mg1Sn1
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About As2Mg1Sn1

As2Mg1Sn1 is a distinct ternary compound composed of arsenic, magnesium, and tin. It is characterized as a thermodynamically stable phase that sits directly on the convex hull, indicating a robust structural arrangement under standard conditions.

As a semiconducting material, this compound offers intriguing electronic properties for solid-state research. Its ability to maintain structural integrity across numerous reported configurations makes it a compelling subject for investigations into tunable electronic behavior.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for As2Mg1Sn1, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

0.40 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

27
2 databases, 18 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where As2Mg1Sn1 is used.

Solid-state electronic researchSemiconductor material development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about As2Mg1Sn1, answered from cross-validated data.

What is As2Mg1Sn1?

As2Mg1Sn1 is a stable, semiconducting ternary compound consisting of arsenic, magnesium, and tin.

More questions
What is As2Mg1Sn1 used for?
As2Mg1Sn1 is used in solid-state electronic research and semiconductor material development.
What is the band gap of As2Mg1Sn1?
As2Mg1Sn1 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.40 eV across 27 reported structures.
Is As2Mg1Sn1 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.40 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is As2Mg1Sn1 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — As2Mg1Sn1 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of As2Mg1Sn1 are known?
27 structures of As2Mg1Sn1 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 18 distinct space groups.
What elements does As2Mg1Sn1 contain?
As2Mg1Sn1 contains As, Mg, and Sn (3 elements).
Where does the data for As2Mg1Sn1 come from?
As2Mg1Sn1 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique ternary phase, As2Mg1Sn1 occupies a specialized niche within its compositional family. Unlike more common binary semiconductors, its complex stoichiometry allows for a nuanced electronic landscape that distinguishes it from simpler metallic or insulating alloys.

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

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