As2Be1Si1

As2Be1Si1 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting ternary compound composed of arsenic, beryllium, and silicon.

AsBeSi
Crystal structure of As2Be1Si1
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About As2Be1Si1

As2Be1Si1 is a distinct ternary compound composed of arsenic, beryllium, and silicon. As a thermodynamically stable material situated on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural arrangement that maintains integrity under standard conditions.

This material exhibits semiconducting electronic characteristics, making it an intriguing candidate for specialized electronic and optoelectronic research. Its structural diversity, evidenced by numerous reported configurations, suggests a complex lattice potential for functional material development.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for As2Be1Si1, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

1.02 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, 19 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where As2Be1Si1 is used.

Semiconductor researchElectronic material developmentOptoelectronic device studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about As2Be1Si1, answered from cross-validated data.

What is As2Be1Si1?

As2Be1Si1 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting ternary compound composed of arsenic, beryllium, and silicon.

More questions
What is As2Be1Si1 used for?
As2Be1Si1 is used in semiconductor research, electronic material development, and optoelectronic device studies.
What is the band gap of As2Be1Si1?
As2Be1Si1 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.02 eV across 27 reported structures.
Is As2Be1Si1 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.02 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is As2Be1Si1 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — As2Be1Si1 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of As2Be1Si1 are known?
27 structures of As2Be1Si1 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 19 distinct space groups.
What elements does As2Be1Si1 contain?
As2Be1Si1 contains As, Be, and Si (3 elements).
Where does the data for As2Be1Si1 come from?
As2Be1Si1 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique ternary phase, As2Be1Si1 occupies a specialized niche within semiconductor materials science. Unlike more common binary semiconductors, this compound leverages the specific bonding interactions between its three constituent elements to achieve thermodynamic stability, positioning it as a distinct subject for structural and electronic investigation.

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

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