GaMn2Nb

GaMn2Nb is a semiconducting intermetallic compound that is considered a promising candidate for experimental synthesis due to its favorable thermodynamic stability.

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Crystal structure of GaMn2Nb
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About GaMn2Nb

GaMn2Nb is a complex intermetallic compound characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. Its position near the thermodynamic hull suggests that it is a metastable or stable phase that can likely be realized through careful experimental synthesis techniques.

As a material with multiple reported structural variations across databases, it represents an intriguing subject for solid-state research. Its unique combination of gallium, manganese, and niobium elements provides a distinct platform for exploring electronic properties in ternary intermetallic systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for GaMn2Nb, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.41 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.009 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

5
3 databases, 4 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where GaMn2Nb is used.

Solid-state electronic researchFundamental materials science studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GaMn2Nb, answered from cross-validated data.

What is GaMn2Nb?

GaMn2Nb is a semiconducting intermetallic compound that is considered a promising candidate for experimental synthesis due to its favorable thermodynamic stability.

More questions
What is GaMn2Nb used for?
GaMn2Nb is used in solid-state electronic research and fundamental materials science studies.
What is the band gap of GaMn2Nb?
GaMn2Nb has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.41 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is GaMn2Nb a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.41 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is GaMn2Nb thermodynamically stable?
GaMn2Nb has a lowest energy above hull of 0.009 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of GaMn2Nb are known?
5 structures of GaMn2Nb are reported across 3 databases, spanning 4 distinct space groups.
What elements does GaMn2Nb contain?
GaMn2Nb contains Ga, Mn, and Nb (3 elements).
Where does the data for GaMn2Nb come from?
GaMn2Nb data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a member of the broader class of ternary intermetallic semiconductors, GaMn2Nb occupies a unique structural niche. While many similar compounds are characterized by their metallic behavior, this material stands out for its semiconducting nature, making it a specialized candidate for future investigations into electronic structure tuning.

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

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