MgMnS2

MgMnS2 is a stable, semiconducting ternary sulfide compound characterized by diverse structural possibilities.

MgMnS
Crystal structure of MgMnS2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About MgMnS2

MgMnS2 is a ternary sulfide compound that exhibits semiconducting electronic behavior. As a thermodynamically stable material located on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural configuration within its chemical system, making it an interesting candidate for materials research.

Its structural diversity is evidenced by numerous reported configurations across crystallographic databases. This variety in atomic arrangement suggests a flexible lattice that could be tuned for specific electronic or optoelectronic functions in future device architectures.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for MgMnS2, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

0.31 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

13
2 databases, 8 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where MgMnS2 is used.

Semiconductor researchMaterials science explorationSolid-state chemistry
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MgMnS2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is MgMnS2?

MgMnS2 is a stable, semiconducting ternary sulfide compound characterized by diverse structural possibilities.

More questions
What is MgMnS2 used for?
MgMnS2 is used in semiconductor research, materials science exploration, and solid-state chemistry.
What is the band gap of MgMnS2?
MgMnS2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.31 eV across 13 reported structures.
Is MgMnS2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.31 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is MgMnS2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — MgMnS2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of MgMnS2 are known?
13 structures of MgMnS2 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 8 distinct space groups.
What elements does MgMnS2 contain?
MgMnS2 contains Mg, Mn, and S (3 elements).
Where does the data for MgMnS2 come from?
MgMnS2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a ternary sulfide, MgMnS2 occupies a distinct niche in materials science, serving as a stable representative of magnesium-manganese-sulfur chemistry. While it does not have direct siblings in this specific dataset, it functions as a foundational example of how combining alkaline earth and transition metals with chalcogens can yield stable, semiconducting phases.

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

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