Mg1 Cu1 Sn1
semiconductorMg₁Cu₁Sn₁ is an intermetallic compound combining magnesium, copper, and tin in a 1:1:1 stoichiometric ratio. This is a research-phase material being investigated for semiconductor and optoelectronic applications, where the combination of metallic and semiconducting character offers potential advantages in thermoelectric devices, photovoltaic absorber layers, or as an alternative absorber in thin-film solar cells. The material family represents exploration of ternary intermetallic semiconductors where constituent elements' properties are leveraged for tunable band structure and thermal transport—a growing area in materials science for energy conversion and next-generation electronic devices, though practical commercialization remains limited.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | — | Pa | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | Pa | — | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |