Au2Mg1Sc1

Au2Mg1Sc1 is a stable, semiconducting ternary intermetallic compound composed of gold, magnesium, and scandium.

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Crystal structure of Au2Mg1Sc1
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Au2Mg1Sc1

Au2Mg1Sc1 is a distinct ternary intermetallic compound characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. As a thermodynamically stable phase residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural arrangement of gold, magnesium, and scandium atoms.

Its significance lies in its structural complexity, evidenced by numerous reported configurations across crystallographic databases. This versatility makes it an intriguing subject for researchers exploring the intersection of noble metal alloys and light-element intermetallics.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Au2Mg1Sc1, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

0.22 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

28
2 databases, 14 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Au2Mg1Sc1 is used.

Semiconductor researchMaterials science explorationIntermetallic phase studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Au2Mg1Sc1, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Au2Mg1Sc1?

Au2Mg1Sc1 is a stable, semiconducting ternary intermetallic compound composed of gold, magnesium, and scandium.

More questions
What is Au2Mg1Sc1 used for?
Au2Mg1Sc1 is used in semiconductor research, materials science exploration, and intermetallic phase studies.
What is the band gap of Au2Mg1Sc1?
Au2Mg1Sc1 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.22 eV across 28 reported structures.
Is Au2Mg1Sc1 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.22 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Au2Mg1Sc1 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Au2Mg1Sc1 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Au2Mg1Sc1 are known?
28 structures of Au2Mg1Sc1 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 14 distinct space groups.
What elements does Au2Mg1Sc1 contain?
Au2Mg1Sc1 contains Au, Mg, and Sc (3 elements).
Where does the data for Au2Mg1Sc1 come from?
Au2Mg1Sc1 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique ternary phase, Au2Mg1Sc1 functions as a specialized member of the broader landscape of gold-based intermetallic semiconductors, offering a distinct stoichiometric balance that differentiates it from simpler binary alloy systems.

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

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