NaMgSb

NaMgSb is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting ternary compound known for its well-defined structural characteristics.

MgNaSb
Crystal structure of NaMgSb
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About NaMgSb

NaMgSb is a ternary compound that occupies a stable position on the thermodynamic convex hull, indicating significant structural robustness. As a semiconducting material, it offers unique electronic properties that make it a subject of interest for fundamental solid-state research and potential electronic applications.

With multiple reported structures across various databases, this material is well-documented within the scientific community. Its composition of sodium, magnesium, and antimony allows for diverse coordination environments, facilitating its role as a stable candidate for exploring complex semiconducting behavior.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for NaMgSb, aggregated across 4 databases.

Band Gap

1.04 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

6
4 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where NaMgSb is used.

Semiconductor researchSolid-state electronic materials development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is NaMgSb?

NaMgSb is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting ternary compound known for its well-defined structural characteristics.

More questions
What is NaMgSb used for?
NaMgSb is used in semiconductor research and solid-state electronic materials development.
What is the band gap of NaMgSb?
NaMgSb has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.04 eV across 6 reported structures.
Is NaMgSb a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.04 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is NaMgSb thermodynamically stable?
Yes — NaMgSb sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of NaMgSb are known?
6 structures of NaMgSb are reported across 4 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does NaMgSb contain?
NaMgSb contains Mg, Na, and Sb (3 elements).
Where does the data for NaMgSb come from?
NaMgSb data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct ternary phase, NaMgSb serves as a representative example of stable semiconducting intermetallics, providing a baseline for understanding how alkali and alkaline earth metals interact with pnictogens to form ordered, thermodynamically favorable crystal lattices.

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

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