Mg1 Al2 Se4

semiconductor

· Mg1 Al2 Se4

Mg₁Al₂Se₄ is a ternary semiconductor compound combining magnesium, aluminum, and selenium in a fixed stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the broader family of II-IV-VI₂ semiconductors and is primarily investigated in research contexts for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications due to its tunable bandgap and potential for efficient light absorption or emission. While not yet widely commercialized compared to binary semiconductors like CdSe or CdTe, compounds in this family are of interest for next-generation solar cells, photodetectors, and light-emitting devices where cost and performance trade-offs favor ternary or quaternary designs.

thin-film photovoltaicsphotodetectorslight-emitting devicesresearch semiconductorsoptoelectronic applicationsbandgap engineering

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Bulk Modulus(K)	38.63	GPa	—
Shear Modulus(G)	21.24	GPa	—

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Band Gap(Eg)	1.223	eV	—

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Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-1.049	eV/atom	—

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Mg1 Al2 Se4

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