LaMgI5

LaMgI5 is a semiconducting lanthanum magnesium iodide compound that is considered a viable candidate for synthesis due to its thermodynamic stability.

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Crystal structure of LaMgI5
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About LaMgI5

LaMgI5 is a complex iodide material that exhibits semiconducting electronic behavior. Its structural configuration suggests a degree of thermodynamic stability that indicates it is a viable target for experimental synthesis and characterization within the broader landscape of halide-based materials.

As a material with multiple reported structural variations, it serves as a point of interest for researchers investigating the interplay between rare-earth elements and alkaline earth metals in halide systems. Its potential for synthesis makes it a notable subject for exploring new semiconducting architectures.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for LaMgI5, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

1.98–2.68 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.015 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

21
2 databases, 5 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where LaMgI5 is used.

Materials science researchSolid-state chemistry explorationSemiconductor development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LaMgI5, answered from cross-validated data.

What is LaMgI5?

LaMgI5 is a semiconducting lanthanum magnesium iodide compound that is considered a viable candidate for synthesis due to its thermodynamic stability.

More questions
What is LaMgI5 used for?
LaMgI5 is used in materials science research, solid-state chemistry exploration, and semiconductor development.
What is the band gap of LaMgI5?
LaMgI5 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.98–2.68 eV across 21 reported structures.
Is LaMgI5 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.68 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is LaMgI5 thermodynamically stable?
LaMgI5 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.015 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of LaMgI5 are known?
21 structures of LaMgI5 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 5 distinct space groups.
What elements does LaMgI5 contain?
LaMgI5 contains I, La, and Mg (3 elements).
Where does the data for LaMgI5 come from?
LaMgI5 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique iodide-based compound, LaMgI5 represents a specialized entry in the field of inorganic halides. While it currently stands as a distinct material, its properties contribute to the foundational understanding of how lanthanum and magnesium ions coordinate within complex anionic frameworks to influence electronic behavior.

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

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