Al1Ba1Te2

Al1Ba1Te2 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound containing aluminum, barium, and tellurium.

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Overview

About Al1Ba1Te2

Al1Ba1Te2 is a stable ternary compound composed of aluminum, barium, and tellurium. As a semiconducting material, it occupies a unique position in solid-state chemistry, characterized by its presence on the thermodynamic convex hull, which suggests high structural integrity under standard conditions. Its electronic nature makes it a subject of interest for researchers investigating new semiconductor architectures. The compound has been identified in numerous structural configurations, reflecting a rich landscape of potential atomic arrangements that could be leveraged for specialized functional materials. Its stability and electronic properties position it as a candidate for further exploration in materials science research.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Al1Ba1Te2, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

1.54 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

27
2 databases, 17 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Al1Ba1Te2 is used.

semiconductor researchsolid-state electronics developmentmaterials science exploration
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Al1Ba1Te2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Al1Ba1Te2?

Al1Ba1Te2 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound containing aluminum, barium, and tellurium.

More questions
What is Al1Ba1Te2 used for?
Al1Ba1Te2 is used in semiconductor research, solid-state electronics development, and materials science exploration.
What is the band gap of Al1Ba1Te2?
Al1Ba1Te2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.54 eV across 27 reported structures.
Is Al1Ba1Te2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.54 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Al1Ba1Te2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Al1Ba1Te2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Al1Ba1Te2 are known?
27 structures of Al1Ba1Te2 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 17 distinct space groups.
What elements does Al1Ba1Te2 contain?
Al1Ba1Te2 contains Al, Ba, and Te (3 elements).
Where does the data for Al1Ba1Te2 come from?
Al1Ba1Te2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct ternary phase, Al1Ba1Te2 represents a specialized structural motif within the broader landscape of aluminum-barium-telluride compounds. Unlike more common binary semiconductors, this material offers a unique stoichiometry that allows for complex electronic tuning, serving as a foundational example of how ternary chalcogenides can achieve thermodynamic stability while maintaining semiconducting behavior.

Data sources & attribution
  • latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform

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