Au2Hf1Li1

Au2Hf1Li1 is a semiconducting ternary intermetallic compound that is considered thermodynamically stable enough to be a target for laboratory synthesis.

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Crystal structure of Au2Hf1Li1 (cubic, Fm-3m (No. 225))
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Au2Hf1Li1

Au2Hf1Li1 is a complex ternary intermetallic compound that exhibits semiconducting electronic behavior. Its structural configuration places it in a unique position within inorganic materials science, characterized by a delicate balance of constituent elements that suggests it is a viable candidate for experimental synthesis.

As a near-hull material, this compound represents a significant point of interest for researchers studying stable, synthesizable phases. Its existence within a rich landscape of reported structures highlights its potential utility in specialized electronic applications where specific semiconducting characteristics are required.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Au2Hf1Li1, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

0.29 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.013 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

28
2 databases, 16 space groups
Crystallography

Reported Structures

Lowest-energy structures reported for Au2Hf1Li1, ranked by energy above hull.

Space GroupCrystal SystemBand Gap (eV)E above hull (eV/atom)E/atom (eV)Density (g/cm³)
Fm-3m (No. 225)cubic0.000.0132-37.74813.94
Immm (No. 71)orthorhombic0.292.0609-35.7000.99
Pmm2 (No. 25)
Pmm2 (No. 25)
P4mm (No. 99)
P4mm (No. 99)
F-43m (No. 216)
Pmmm (No. 47)
P4/mmm (No. 123)
P4/mmm (No. 123)
R3m (No. 160)
P4/mmm (No. 123)
Uses

Applications

Where Au2Hf1Li1 is used.

Semiconductor researchMaterials discoverySolid-state physics studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Au2Hf1Li1, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Au2Hf1Li1?

Au2Hf1Li1 is a semiconducting ternary intermetallic compound that is considered thermodynamically stable enough to be a target for laboratory synthesis.

More questions
What is Au2Hf1Li1 used for?
Au2Hf1Li1 is used in semiconductor research, materials discovery, and solid-state physics studies.
What is the band gap of Au2Hf1Li1?
Au2Hf1Li1 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.29 eV across 28 reported structures.
Is Au2Hf1Li1 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.29 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Au2Hf1Li1 thermodynamically stable?
Au2Hf1Li1 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.013 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
What is the crystal structure of Au2Hf1Li1?
The lowest-energy reported polymorph of Au2Hf1Li1 is cubic symmetry, space group Fm-3m (No. 225).
What is the density of Au2Hf1Li1?
The computed density of the ground-state structure of Au2Hf1Li1 is 13.94 g/cm³.
How many polymorphs of Au2Hf1Li1 are known?
28 structures of Au2Hf1Li1 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 16 distinct space groups.
What elements does Au2Hf1Li1 contain?
Au2Hf1Li1 contains Au, Hf, and Li (3 elements).
Where does the data for Au2Hf1Li1 come from?
Au2Hf1Li1 data is cross-referenced from materials_project, aflow.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a singular entry in this specific compositional space, Au2Hf1Li1 serves as a foundational reference for future investigations into gold-hafnium-lithium systems, defining the baseline for stability and electronic performance in this unique ternary class.

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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