MgMnTe2

MgMnTe2 is a semiconducting ternary telluride compound that is theoretically predicted to be stable enough for laboratory synthesis.

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Crystal structure of MgMnTe2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About MgMnTe2

MgMnTe2 is a ternary telluride compound characterized by its semiconducting electronic structure. As a material that sits near the thermodynamic hull, it is considered a promising candidate for experimental synthesis and further characterization in solid-state research. Its composition of magnesium, manganese, and tellurium positions it as an intriguing subject for investigating magnetic and electronic coupling in chalcogenide systems. The compound is currently a subject of interest for researchers mapping out stable phases within complex multinary chemical spaces. Its potential utility lies in its ability to bridge the properties of its constituent elements, offering a unique platform for tuning carrier transport and magnetic behavior in semiconductor devices.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for MgMnTe2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.91 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.003 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

5
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where MgMnTe2 is used.

Semiconductor researchThermoelectric material developmentSolid-state physics studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MgMnTe2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is MgMnTe2?

MgMnTe2 is a semiconducting ternary telluride compound that is theoretically predicted to be stable enough for laboratory synthesis.

More questions
What is MgMnTe2 used for?
MgMnTe2 is used in semiconductor research, thermoelectric material development, and solid-state physics studies.
What is the band gap of MgMnTe2?
MgMnTe2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.91 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is MgMnTe2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.91 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is MgMnTe2 thermodynamically stable?
MgMnTe2 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.003 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of MgMnTe2 are known?
5 structures of MgMnTe2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does MgMnTe2 contain?
MgMnTe2 contains Mg, Mn, and Te (3 elements).
Where does the data for MgMnTe2 come from?
MgMnTe2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a relatively unexplored ternary telluride, MgMnTe2 represents a distinct point in the chemical space of magnesium-manganese-chalcogenides, serving as a foundational example for how these specific elements can be integrated into a stable, semiconducting lattice.

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

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