Mg₂Se₈Y₄ is a rare-earth-containing magnesium selenide compound that belongs to the family of quaternary semiconductor materials combining alkaline-earth, chalcogen, and lanthanide elements. This is primarily a research-stage material studied for its potential optoelectronic and thermoelectric properties, rather than an established commercial engineering material. The yttrium doping and selenide matrix suggest investigation into photoluminescence, energy conversion, or specialized optical applications where rare-earth dopants enhance electronic or photonic performance.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.399 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.808 | eV/atom | — |