Cd1Mn1Se2

Cd1Mn1Se2 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound containing cadmium, manganese, and selenium.

CdMnSe
Crystal structure of Cd1Mn1Se2 (trigonal, P3m1 (No. 156))
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Cd1Mn1Se2

Cd1Mn1Se2 is a stable inorganic compound composed of cadmium, manganese, and selenium. As a semiconducting material, it occupies a significant position in research due to its structural diversity and defined thermodynamic stability on the convex hull.

This material is of interest for its electronic properties, which are characteristic of transition metal chalcogenides. Its ability to maintain structural integrity across numerous reported configurations makes it a compelling subject for studies involving optoelectronic and magnetic device integration.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Cd1Mn1Se2, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

0.21 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

26
2 databases, 15 space groups
Crystallography

Reported Structures

Lowest-energy structures reported for Cd1Mn1Se2, ranked by energy above hull.

Space GroupCrystal SystemBand Gap (eV)E above hull (eV/atom)E/atom (eV)Density (g/cm³)
P3m1 (No. 156)trigonal0.210.0000-5.0024.95
Fm-3m (No. 225)
P2/m (No. 10)
P4/mmm (No. 123)
Immm (No. 71)
Cm (No. 8)
P4/mmm (No. 123)
P4/mmm (No. 123)
P4mm (No. 99)
F-43m (No. 216)
Pm (No. 6)
Cmm2 (No. 35)
Uses

Applications

Where Cd1Mn1Se2 is used.

Semiconductor researchOptoelectronic device developmentMaterials science exploration
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cd1Mn1Se2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Cd1Mn1Se2?

Cd1Mn1Se2 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound containing cadmium, manganese, and selenium.

More questions
What is Cd1Mn1Se2 used for?
Cd1Mn1Se2 is used in semiconductor research, optoelectronic device development, and materials science exploration.
What is the band gap of Cd1Mn1Se2?
Cd1Mn1Se2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.21 eV across 26 reported structures.
Is Cd1Mn1Se2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.21 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Cd1Mn1Se2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Cd1Mn1Se2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
What is the crystal structure of Cd1Mn1Se2?
The lowest-energy reported polymorph of Cd1Mn1Se2 is trigonal symmetry, space group P3m1 (No. 156).
What is the density of Cd1Mn1Se2?
The computed density of the ground-state structure of Cd1Mn1Se2 is 4.95 g/cm³.
How many polymorphs of Cd1Mn1Se2 are known?
26 structures of Cd1Mn1Se2 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 15 distinct space groups.
What elements does Cd1Mn1Se2 contain?
Cd1Mn1Se2 contains Cd, Mn, and Se (3 elements).
Where does the data for Cd1Mn1Se2 come from?
Cd1Mn1Se2 data is cross-referenced from materials_project, aflow.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique ternary chalcogenide, Cd1Mn1Se2 serves as a foundational example of how integrating manganese into a cadmium-selenium framework can yield stable, semiconducting phases. It represents a versatile building block for exploring complex electronic behaviors in the broader landscape of metal-selenide materials.

Data sources & attribution
  • materials_project — Data from the Materials Project. Cite: Jain et al., APL Materials 1, 011002 (2013).
  • aflow — Data from AFLOW. Cite: Curtarolo et al., Comp. Mater. Sci. 58, 218 (2012).

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