Hf2Mn1Tc1

Hf2Mn1Tc1 is a semimetallic ternary intermetallic compound composed of hafnium, manganese, and technetium.

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Crystal structure of Hf2Mn1Tc1
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Hf2Mn1Tc1

Hf2Mn1Tc1 is a complex ternary intermetallic compound composed of hafnium, manganese, and technetium. Its electronic structure exhibits near-zero-gap characteristics, placing it in the category of semimetallic materials that bridge the gap between conductors and semiconductors.

As a material that sits above the thermodynamic hull, Hf2Mn1Tc1 is considered metastable, which makes it a subject of significant interest for computational materials science. Its structural diversity is highlighted by numerous reported configurations, providing researchers with a broad landscape to investigate how these specific transition metals interact at the atomic scale.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Hf2Mn1Tc1, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

0.04 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

3.923 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Above hull
1 DFT source

Structures

26
2 databases, 14 space groups
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Hf2Mn1Tc1, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Hf2Mn1Tc1?

Hf2Mn1Tc1 is a semimetallic ternary intermetallic compound composed of hafnium, manganese, and technetium.

More questions
What is the band gap of Hf2Mn1Tc1?
Hf2Mn1Tc1 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.04 eV across 26 reported structures.
Is Hf2Mn1Tc1 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a near-zero band gap it behaves as a (semi)metal.
Is Hf2Mn1Tc1 thermodynamically stable?
Hf2Mn1Tc1 has a lowest energy above hull of 3.923 eV/atom (above hull).
How many polymorphs of Hf2Mn1Tc1 are known?
26 structures of Hf2Mn1Tc1 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 14 distinct space groups.
What elements does Hf2Mn1Tc1 contain?
Hf2Mn1Tc1 contains Hf, Mn, and Tc (3 elements).
Where does the data for Hf2Mn1Tc1 come from?
Hf2Mn1Tc1 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique ternary phase, Hf2Mn1Tc1 represents a specialized case within the broader family of hafnium-based transition metal alloys, serving as a distinct example of how technetium integration alters the electronic landscape of these metallic systems.

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

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