Na4MgSi2Se6 is an inorganic semiconductor compound composed of sodium, magnesium, silicon, and selenium—a quaternary chalcogenide material that bridges the gap between traditional silicate semiconductors and selenide-based electronics. This is primarily a research-phase material studied for its potential in photovoltaic and optoelectronic devices; the material family shows promise for thin-film solar cells and wide-bandgap semiconductor applications where selenium incorporation offers tunable electronic properties and improved light absorption compared to purely oxide-based alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 3.491 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 2.850 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 2.873 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.013 | eV/atom | — |