AlInSb2

AlInSb2 is a semiconducting ternary compound of aluminum, indium, and antimony that is considered a promising candidate for synthesis in electronic material research.

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Crystal structure of AlInSb2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About AlInSb2

AlInSb2 is a ternary semiconducting compound composed of aluminum, indium, and antimony. Its electronic character suggests potential utility in specialized semiconductor applications where precise band engineering is required. The material is categorized as near-hull, indicating that it is thermodynamically stable enough to be considered a viable candidate for experimental synthesis and characterization. With multiple reported structural configurations, it remains a subject of interest for researchers exploring complex antimonide-based systems. Its structural diversity provides a foundation for investigating how atomic arrangement influences the electronic properties of aluminum-indium-antimony alloys.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for AlInSb2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.24–0.32 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.008 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

12
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where AlInSb2 is used.

Semiconductor researchOptoelectronic device developmentMaterials science exploration
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AlInSb2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is AlInSb2?

AlInSb2 is a semiconducting ternary compound of aluminum, indium, and antimony that is considered a promising candidate for synthesis in electronic material research.

More questions
What is AlInSb2 used for?
AlInSb2 is used in semiconductor research, optoelectronic device development, and materials science exploration.
What is the band gap of AlInSb2?
AlInSb2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.24–0.32 eV across 12 reported structures.
Is AlInSb2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.32 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is AlInSb2 thermodynamically stable?
AlInSb2 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.008 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of AlInSb2 are known?
12 structures of AlInSb2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does AlInSb2 contain?
AlInSb2 contains Al, In, and Sb (3 elements).
Where does the data for AlInSb2 come from?
AlInSb2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a ternary antimonide, AlInSb2 occupies a unique space in materials research, serving as a bridge between simpler binary semiconductors and more complex multi-element systems. While it lacks direct siblings in this specific dataset, it functions as a critical case study for the stability and electronic behavior of aluminum-indium-antimony compounds, providing insights into the synthesis challenges and potential performance of similar ternary materials.

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

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