As2Mg2Na2

As2Mg2Na2 is a stable, semiconducting ternary arsenide compound used in fundamental materials science research.

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Crystal structure of As2Mg2Na2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About As2Mg2Na2

As2Mg2Na2 is a complex ternary arsenide that exhibits semiconducting electronic behavior. Its position on the convex hull confirms that it is a thermodynamically stable phase, making it a significant subject for structural analysis and materials characterization.

With multiple reported structures across various databases, this compound serves as a valuable case study for understanding the interplay between alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, and pnictogens. Its stability suggests potential for integration into specialized electronic or optoelectronic device architectures.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for As2Mg2Na2, aggregated across 4 databases.

Band Gap

0.95 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

8
4 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where As2Mg2Na2 is used.

Semiconductor researchSolid-state chemistry studiesMaterials science characterization
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about As2Mg2Na2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is As2Mg2Na2?

As2Mg2Na2 is a stable, semiconducting ternary arsenide compound used in fundamental materials science research.

More questions
What is As2Mg2Na2 used for?
As2Mg2Na2 is used in semiconductor research, solid-state chemistry studies, and materials science characterization.
What is the band gap of As2Mg2Na2?
As2Mg2Na2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.95 eV across 8 reported structures.
Is As2Mg2Na2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.95 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is As2Mg2Na2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — As2Mg2Na2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of As2Mg2Na2 are known?
8 structures of As2Mg2Na2 are reported across 4 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does As2Mg2Na2 contain?
As2Mg2Na2 contains As, Mg, and Na (3 elements).
Where does the data for As2Mg2Na2 come from?
As2Mg2Na2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a ternary arsenide, As2Mg2Na2 occupies a unique niche in solid-state chemistry. While it does not have direct structural siblings in this context, it represents a critical data point for exploring the chemical space of complex pnictide semiconductors where stability is governed by the specific stoichiometry of sodium, magnesium, and arsenic.

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

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