MgMn6Nb4O18

MgMn6Nb4O18 is a metastable, semiconducting complex oxide composed of magnesium, manganese, niobium, and oxygen.

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Crystal structure of MgMn6Nb4O18
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About MgMn6Nb4O18

MgMn6Nb4O18 is a complex oxide featuring magnesium, manganese, and niobium. As a semiconducting material, it exhibits electronic properties that make it a subject of interest for researchers investigating transition metal oxides with potential functional applications. The compound is characterized as metastable, reflecting a delicate balance in its atomic arrangement. Its existence across multiple structural configurations highlights its versatility and the complexity of its phase space within the broader landscape of inorganic oxides.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for MgMn6Nb4O18, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.02–0.94 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.067 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Metastable
2 DFT sources

Structures

24
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where MgMn6Nb4O18 is used.

Materials science researchSolid-state chemistry studiesSemiconductor development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MgMn6Nb4O18, answered from cross-validated data.

What is MgMn6Nb4O18?

MgMn6Nb4O18 is a metastable, semiconducting complex oxide composed of magnesium, manganese, niobium, and oxygen.

More questions
What is MgMn6Nb4O18 used for?
MgMn6Nb4O18 is used in materials science research, solid-state chemistry studies, and semiconductor development.
What is the band gap of MgMn6Nb4O18?
MgMn6Nb4O18 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.02–0.94 eV across 24 reported structures.
Is MgMn6Nb4O18 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.94 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is MgMn6Nb4O18 thermodynamically stable?
MgMn6Nb4O18 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.067 eV/atom (metastable).
How many polymorphs of MgMn6Nb4O18 are known?
24 structures of MgMn6Nb4O18 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does MgMn6Nb4O18 contain?
MgMn6Nb4O18 contains Mg, Mn, Nb, and O (4 elements).
Where does the data for MgMn6Nb4O18 come from?
MgMn6Nb4O18 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a member of the complex oxide family, MgMn6Nb4O18 represents a specialized structural configuration. While it does not share its class with other common binary or ternary oxides, its unique composition allows it to serve as a distinct model for studying the interplay between niobium and manganese in an oxygen-rich lattice.

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

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