Ga1Mn1Se2

Ga1Mn1Se2 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound composed of gallium, manganese, and selenium.

GaMnSe
Overview

About Ga1Mn1Se2

Ga1Mn1Se2 is a distinct semiconducting material characterized by its thermodynamic stability on the convex hull. Its structural composition suggests a complex arrangement of gallium, manganese, and selenium atoms that define its electronic behavior.

As a stable phase, this compound represents a significant point of interest for researchers investigating magnetic semiconductors and chalcogenide-based electronics. Its ability to maintain structural integrity makes it a reliable candidate for fundamental studies in solid-state physics.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Ga1Mn1Se2, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

0.04–0.86 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, 17 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Ga1Mn1Se2 is used.

Semiconductor researchSolid-state physics studiesMagnetic material development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ga1Mn1Se2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Ga1Mn1Se2?

Ga1Mn1Se2 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound composed of gallium, manganese, and selenium.

More questions
What is Ga1Mn1Se2 used for?
Ga1Mn1Se2 is used in semiconductor research, solid-state physics studies, and magnetic material development.
What is the band gap of Ga1Mn1Se2?
Ga1Mn1Se2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.04–0.86 eV across 28 reported structures.
Is Ga1Mn1Se2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.86 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Ga1Mn1Se2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Ga1Mn1Se2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Ga1Mn1Se2 are known?
28 structures of Ga1Mn1Se2 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 17 distinct space groups.
What elements does Ga1Mn1Se2 contain?
Ga1Mn1Se2 contains Ga, Mn, and Se (3 elements).
Where does the data for Ga1Mn1Se2 come from?
Ga1Mn1Se2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique member of the chalcogenide family, Ga1Mn1Se2 occupies a stable position in phase space, serving as a foundational reference point for exploring the electronic and magnetic properties of ternary manganese-gallium-selenide systems.

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

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