CoMgS2

CoMgS2 is a metastable semiconducting sulfide compound composed of cobalt, magnesium, and sulfur.

CoMgS
Crystal structure of CoMgS2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About CoMgS2

CoMgS2 is a ternary sulfide compound characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. As a metastable material, it represents a specialized structural configuration that offers intriguing possibilities for researchers investigating complex chalcogenide systems.

Its existence across multiple structural databases highlights its significance in solid-state chemistry. The material serves as a subject of interest for those exploring the synthesis and stability of mixed-metal sulfides in various technological contexts.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for CoMgS2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.79 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.072 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Metastable
2 DFT sources

Structures

12
3 databases, 8 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where CoMgS2 is used.

Materials science researchSolid-state chemistry studiesChalcogenide semiconductor development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CoMgS2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is CoMgS2?

CoMgS2 is a metastable semiconducting sulfide compound composed of cobalt, magnesium, and sulfur.

More questions
What is CoMgS2 used for?
CoMgS2 is used in materials science research, solid-state chemistry studies, and chalcogenide semiconductor development.
What is the band gap of CoMgS2?
CoMgS2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.79 eV across 12 reported structures.
Is CoMgS2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.79 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is CoMgS2 thermodynamically stable?
CoMgS2 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.072 eV/atom (metastable).
How many polymorphs of CoMgS2 are known?
12 structures of CoMgS2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 8 distinct space groups.
What elements does CoMgS2 contain?
CoMgS2 contains Co, Mg, and S (3 elements).
Where does the data for CoMgS2 come from?
CoMgS2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique ternary sulfide, CoMgS2 occupies a specific niche in materials science where its metastable nature distinguishes it from more common, highly stable binary sulfides. It serves as an important case study for understanding how cobalt and magnesium cations interact within a sulfur framework to produce semiconducting behavior.

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

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