Mg2P8 is a magnesium phosphide semiconductor compound belonging to the phosphide family of materials. While not commonly encountered in mature commercial applications, this material represents an emerging research compound of interest for optoelectronic and solid-state device development, where magnesium-based semiconductors are being explored as alternatives to conventional III-V and II-VI materials. The material's potential lies in applications requiring wide bandgap semiconductors with specific electrical and thermal properties distinct from mainstream silicon or gallium arsenide technologies.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 8,861.8 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 5,813.1 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.1174 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3760 | eV/atom | — |