Cr1Mn1Nb2

Cr1Mn1Nb2 is a metastable, semiconducting ternary compound composed of chromium, manganese, and niobium.

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Crystal structure of Cr1Mn1Nb2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Cr1Mn1Nb2

Cr1Mn1Nb2 is a complex ternary phase composed of chromium, manganese, and niobium. As a semiconducting material, it represents an interesting case study in transition metal chemistry where the electronic properties are dictated by the interplay of these specific metallic components.

Despite being identified in numerous structural configurations across databases, this compound is characterized as being above the thermodynamic hull. This suggests that while it can be synthesized or modeled in various arrangements, it remains a metastable phase that requires specific conditions for formation.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Cr1Mn1Nb2, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

0.17 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

3.857 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Above hull
1 DFT source

Structures

26
2 databases, 15 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Cr1Mn1Nb2 is used.

Solid-state researchMaterials science exploration
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cr1Mn1Nb2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Cr1Mn1Nb2?

Cr1Mn1Nb2 is a metastable, semiconducting ternary compound composed of chromium, manganese, and niobium.

More questions
What is Cr1Mn1Nb2 used for?
Cr1Mn1Nb2 is used in solid-state research and materials science exploration.
What is the band gap of Cr1Mn1Nb2?
Cr1Mn1Nb2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.17 eV across 26 reported structures.
Is Cr1Mn1Nb2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.17 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Cr1Mn1Nb2 thermodynamically stable?
Cr1Mn1Nb2 has a lowest energy above hull of 3.857 eV/atom (above hull).
How many polymorphs of Cr1Mn1Nb2 are known?
26 structures of Cr1Mn1Nb2 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 15 distinct space groups.
What elements does Cr1Mn1Nb2 contain?
Cr1Mn1Nb2 contains Cr, Mn, and Nb (3 elements).
Where does the data for Cr1Mn1Nb2 come from?
Cr1Mn1Nb2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique ternary combination of chromium, manganese, and niobium, this compound occupies a niche space in materials science where its semiconducting nature distinguishes it from many purely metallic alloys found in similar transition metal systems.

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

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