As24Ba24Zn12

As24Ba24Zn12 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting ternary compound containing arsenic, barium, and zinc.

AsBaZn
Crystal structure of As24Ba24Zn12
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About As24Ba24Zn12

As24Ba24Zn12 is a complex ternary compound composed of arsenic, barium, and zinc. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural arrangement that maintains integrity under standard conditions.

This material exhibits semiconducting electronic character, making it an interesting candidate for specialized electronic and optoelectronic applications. Its unique composition allows for structural diversity, as evidenced by its presence in multiple reported structural configurations.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for As24Ba24Zn12, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.64 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

3
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where As24Ba24Zn12 is used.

Semiconductor researchSolid-state materials development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about As24Ba24Zn12, answered from cross-validated data.

What is As24Ba24Zn12?

As24Ba24Zn12 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting ternary compound containing arsenic, barium, and zinc.

More questions
What is As24Ba24Zn12 used for?
As24Ba24Zn12 is used in semiconductor research and solid-state materials development.
What is the band gap of As24Ba24Zn12?
As24Ba24Zn12 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.64 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is As24Ba24Zn12 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.64 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is As24Ba24Zn12 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — As24Ba24Zn12 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of As24Ba24Zn12 are known?
3 structures of As24Ba24Zn12 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does As24Ba24Zn12 contain?
As24Ba24Zn12 contains As, Ba, and Zn (3 elements).
Where does the data for As24Ba24Zn12 come from?
As24Ba24Zn12 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique ternary phase, As24Ba24Zn12 serves as a distinct example of how heavy alkaline earth metals and pnictogens can combine with transition metals to form stable, semiconducting architectures in the solid state.

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

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