Mg2 C4

semiconductor

· Mg2 C4

Mg2C4 is an experimental magnesium carbide semiconductor compound belonging to the family of metal carbides and represents an emerging material system for research into wide-bandgap semiconductors. While not yet established in mainstream industrial applications, magnesium carbides are being investigated for potential use in high-temperature electronics, UV detection, and energy conversion devices where their semiconductor properties and thermal stability could offer advantages over conventional materials. The material remains primarily in the research phase, with industrial adoption contingent on advances in synthesis, doping control, and integration techniques.

wide-bandgap semiconductors (research)high-temperature electronicsUV photodetectorsemerging power devicesadvanced materials R&D

Compliance & Regulations

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

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Bulk Modulus(K)	85.31	GPa	—
Shear Modulus(G)	38.63	GPa	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	2.750	eV	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	0.2500	eV/atom	—

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Mg2 C4

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