As1Na2Tl1

As1Na2Tl1 is a semimetallic ternary compound of arsenic, sodium, and thallium that exhibits significant structural diversity despite its thermodynamic instability.

AsNaTl
Crystal structure of As1Na2Tl1 (orthorhombic, Immm (No. 71))
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About As1Na2Tl1

As1Na2Tl1 is a complex ternary compound composed of arsenic, sodium, and thallium. It exhibits a semimetallic electronic character, placing it in a unique position between traditional semiconductors and metallic conductors. Its structural landscape is notably diverse, with numerous reported configurations within materials databases.

Because this compound sits above the thermodynamic hull, it is considered likely unstable under standard conditions, suggesting that its synthesis requires specific kinetic stabilization or high-pressure environments. Its existence in multiple structural forms highlights the intricate bonding interplay between the alkali metal, the post-transition metal, and the pnictogen.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for As1Na2Tl1, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

0.02 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

1.184 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Above hull
1 DFT source

Structures

26
2 databases, 16 space groups
Crystallography

Reported Structures

Lowest-energy structures reported for As1Na2Tl1, ranked by energy above hull.

Space GroupCrystal SystemBand Gap (eV)E above hull (eV/atom)E/atom (eV)Density (g/cm³)
Immm (No. 71)orthorhombic0.021.1837-17.9780.35
Imm2 (No. 44)
F-43m (No. 216)
I-4m2 (No. 119)
P2/m (No. 10)
Pmm2 (No. 25)
Fm-3m (No. 225)
P4mm (No. 99)
P4/mmm (No. 123)
R-3m (No. 166)
I4/mmm (No. 139)
Pmmm (No. 47)
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about As1Na2Tl1, answered from cross-validated data.

What is As1Na2Tl1?

As1Na2Tl1 is a semimetallic ternary compound of arsenic, sodium, and thallium that exhibits significant structural diversity despite its thermodynamic instability.

More questions
What is the band gap of As1Na2Tl1?
As1Na2Tl1 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.02 eV across 26 reported structures.
Is As1Na2Tl1 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a near-zero band gap it behaves as a (semi)metal.
Is As1Na2Tl1 thermodynamically stable?
As1Na2Tl1 has a lowest energy above hull of 1.184 eV/atom (above hull).
What is the crystal structure of As1Na2Tl1?
The lowest-energy reported polymorph of As1Na2Tl1 is orthorhombic symmetry, space group Immm (No. 71).
What is the density of As1Na2Tl1?
The computed density of the ground-state structure of As1Na2Tl1 is 0.35 g/cm³.
How many polymorphs of As1Na2Tl1 are known?
26 structures of As1Na2Tl1 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 16 distinct space groups.
What elements does As1Na2Tl1 contain?
As1Na2Tl1 contains As, Na, and Tl (3 elements).
Where does the data for As1Na2Tl1 come from?
As1Na2Tl1 data is cross-referenced from materials_project, aflow.
Comparison

How It Compares

As1Na2Tl1 represents a specialized case within ternary pnictide chemistry. As a semimetallic phase that lacks a stable ground state, it serves as an important subject for studying structural polymorphism and the limits of phase stability in alkali-thallium-arsenic systems.

Data sources & attribution
  • materials_project — Data from the Materials Project. Cite: Jain et al., APL Materials 1, 011002 (2013).
  • aflow — Data from AFLOW. Cite: Curtarolo et al., Comp. Mater. Sci. 58, 218 (2012).

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