Au1Hg1Na2

Au1Hg1Na2 is a semimetallic intermetallic compound containing gold, mercury, and sodium that is predicted to be stable enough for laboratory synthesis.

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Crystal structure of Au1Hg1Na2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Au1Hg1Na2

Au1Hg1Na2 is a complex intermetallic compound composed of gold, mercury, and sodium. Its electronic structure is characterized as a near-zero-gap material, positioning it as a semimetallic conductor with unique potential for electronic applications.

Due to its position near the thermodynamic hull, this compound is considered a promising candidate for experimental synthesis. Its structural complexity is highlighted by a significant number of reported configurations, suggesting a rich landscape for phase stability and material design.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Au1Hg1Na2, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

0.10 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.016 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

27
2 databases, 17 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Au1Hg1Na2 is used.

Fundamental materials science researchIntermetallic phase studiesElectronic property investigation
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Au1Hg1Na2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Au1Hg1Na2?

Au1Hg1Na2 is a semimetallic intermetallic compound containing gold, mercury, and sodium that is predicted to be stable enough for laboratory synthesis.

More questions
What is Au1Hg1Na2 used for?
Au1Hg1Na2 is used in fundamental materials science research, intermetallic phase studies, and electronic property investigation.
What is the band gap of Au1Hg1Na2?
Au1Hg1Na2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.10 eV across 27 reported structures.
Is Au1Hg1Na2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a near-zero band gap it behaves as a (semi)metal.
Is Au1Hg1Na2 thermodynamically stable?
Au1Hg1Na2 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.016 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of Au1Hg1Na2 are known?
27 structures of Au1Hg1Na2 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 17 distinct space groups.
What elements does Au1Hg1Na2 contain?
Au1Hg1Na2 contains Au, Hg, and Na (3 elements).
Where does the data for Au1Hg1Na2 come from?
Au1Hg1Na2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique intermetallic phase, Au1Hg1Na2 represents a specialized combination of noble metal, post-transition metal, and alkali metal components. It serves as a distinct example of how these elements can organize into stable, semimetallic structures that deviate from simple binary alloy behaviors.

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

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