Mg2 Al2 Se5
semiconductor· Mg2 Al2 Se5
Mg₂Al₂Se₅ is a ternary semiconductor compound combining magnesium, aluminum, and selenium—a material family of interest in optoelectronic and photovoltaic research rather than established commercial production. This composition sits within the broader class of II-III-VI semiconductors, which are investigated for potential applications in solar cells, photodetectors, and light-emitting devices, though Mg₂Al₂Se₅ specifically remains primarily a research-phase compound. Its potential appeal lies in tunable bandgap properties and the possibility of combining earth-abundant elements, though practical engineering adoption depends on resolving synthesis scalability and device integration challenges.
photovoltaic researchphotodetector developmentoptoelectronic deviceswide-bandgap semiconductorsthin-film solar cellslaboratory/research applications
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | — | ksi | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | ksi | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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