Refinement of the phase diagram of the MnSe–In2Se3 system and the crystal structures of MnIn2Se4 and Mn2In2Se5 compounds

Faik M. Mammadov; Samira Z. Imamaliyeva; Elnara N. Ismailova; Imamaddin R. Amiraslanov; Eldar I. Ahmadov; Mahammad B. Babanly

doi:10.17308/kcmf.2025.27/12487

Faik M. Mammadov Institute of Catalysis and Inorganic Chemistry, 113 H. Javid av., Baku AZ-1143, Azerbaijan; Pedagogical University, 68 Uzeyir Hajibeyov st., Baku AZ-1000, Azerbaijan https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3317-7438
Samira Z. Imamaliyeva Institute of Catalysis and Inorganic Chemistry, 113 H. Javid av., Baku AZ-1143, Azerbaijan https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8193-2122
Elnara N. Ismailova Institute of Catalysis and Inorganic Chemistry, 113 H. Javid av., Baku AZ-1143, Azerbaijan https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1327-1753
Imamaddin R. Amiraslanov Institute of Physics of Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences, 131 G. Javid ave., Baku AZ-1143, Azerbaijan https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7975-614X
Eldar I. Ahmadov Baku State University, 23 Z. Khalilov st., Baku AZ-1148, Azerbaijan
Mahammad B. Babanly Institute of Catalysis and Inorganic Chemistry, 113 H. Javid av., Baku AZ-1143, Azerbaijan; Baku State University, 23 Z. Khalilov st., Baku AZ-1148, Azerbaijan https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5962-3710

DOI: https://doi.org/10.17308/kcmf.2025.27/12487

Keywords: Manganese-indium selenides, Phase equilibria, Homogeneity region, Crystal structure, Rietveld method

Abstract

Complex chalcogenides based on transition elements, in particular ternary compounds of the АВ₂Х₄ type (M = Mn, Fe, Co, Ni; B = Ga, In, Sb, Bi; X = S, Se, Te) are among the important functional materials. Compounds of this class exhibit the phenomena of electronically or optically controlled magnetism and are very promising for the creation of lasers, light modulators, photodetectors, and other functional devices controlled by a magnetic field. Recent studies demonstrated that these compounds can also find application in photocatalysis, photovoltaics, and thermoelectric converters.

The study presents new data on phase equilibria in the MnSe–In₂Se₃ system, obtained by differential thermal analysis, X-ray phase analysis, and scanning electron microscopy. Two ternary compounds, MnIn₂Se₄ with congruent melting at 1193 K and Mn₂In₂Se₅, melting incongruently at 1196 K, were formed in the system. The first is a phase of variable composition and has a 5–6 mol. % homogeneity region towards an excess of In₂Se₃. Based on powder diffraction data, the Rietveld method was used to refine the crystal structures and lattice parameters of both ternary compounds

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Author Biographies

Faik M. Mammadov, Institute of Catalysis and Inorganic Chemistry, 113 H. Javid av., Baku AZ-1143, Azerbaijan; Pedagogical University, 68 Uzeyir Hajibeyov st., Baku AZ-1000, Azerbaijan

PhD (Chem.), Assistance Professor, Leading Researcher, Institute of Catalysis and Inorganic Chemistry (Baku, Azerbaijan)

Samira Z. Imamaliyeva, Institute of Catalysis and Inorganic Chemistry, 113 H. Javid av., Baku AZ-1143, Azerbaijan

Dr. Sci. (Chem.), Assistance Professor, Institute of Catalysis and Inorganic Chemistry (Baku, Azerbaijan)

Elnara N. Ismailova, Institute of Catalysis and Inorganic Chemistry, 113 H. Javid av., Baku AZ-1143, Azerbaijan

PhD student, Researcher, Institute of Catalysis and Inorganic Chemistry (Baku, Azerbaijan)

Imamaddin R. Amiraslanov, Institute of Physics of Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences, 131 G. Javid ave., Baku AZ-1143, Azerbaijan

Dr. Sci. (Phys.), Professor, Head of Laboratory, Institute of Physics (Baku, Azerbaijan)

Eldar I. Ahmadov, Baku State University, 23 Z. Khalilov st., Baku AZ-1148, Azerbaijan

Dr. Sci. (Chem.), Professor, Baku State University (Baku, Azerbaijan)

Mahammad B. Babanly, Institute of Catalysis and Inorganic Chemistry, 113 H. Javid av., Baku AZ-1143, Azerbaijan; Baku State University, 23 Z. Khalilov st., Baku AZ-1148, Azerbaijan

Dr. Sci. (Chem.), Professor, Associate Member of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences, Deputy-director of the Institute of Catalysis and Inorganic Chemistry (Baku, Azerbaijan)

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