B1Be1Co2

B1Be1Co2 is a semiconducting ternary compound composed of boron, beryllium, and cobalt that is primarily studied for its structural complexity and metastable nature.

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Crystal structure of B1Be1Co2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About B1Be1Co2

B1Be1Co2 is a complex ternary compound composed of boron, beryllium, and cobalt. As a semiconducting material, it represents a specialized niche in inorganic chemistry, drawing interest for its unique electronic configuration and potential for tailored physical properties.

Despite its existence in multiple structural forms, the compound is characterized as being thermodynamically metastable. Its position above the ground-state hull suggests it is a challenging phase to synthesize, making it a subject of significant interest for computational materials scientists studying structural diversity.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for B1Be1Co2, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

0.25 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

3.038 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Above hull
1 DFT source

Structures

26
2 databases, 11 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where B1Be1Co2 is used.

Materials science researchSolid-state electronic studiesComputational structural analysis
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about B1Be1Co2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is B1Be1Co2?

B1Be1Co2 is a semiconducting ternary compound composed of boron, beryllium, and cobalt that is primarily studied for its structural complexity and metastable nature.

More questions
What is B1Be1Co2 used for?
B1Be1Co2 is used in materials science research, solid-state electronic studies, and computational structural analysis.
What is the band gap of B1Be1Co2?
B1Be1Co2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.25 eV across 26 reported structures.
Is B1Be1Co2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.25 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is B1Be1Co2 thermodynamically stable?
B1Be1Co2 has a lowest energy above hull of 3.038 eV/atom (above hull).
How many polymorphs of B1Be1Co2 are known?
26 structures of B1Be1Co2 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 11 distinct space groups.
What elements does B1Be1Co2 contain?
B1Be1Co2 contains B, Be, and Co (3 elements).
Where does the data for B1Be1Co2 come from?
B1Be1Co2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique ternary phase, B1Be1Co2 occupies a specialized position within the broader landscape of boron-beryllium-cobalt compounds. Lacking direct structural analogs in this immediate class, it serves as an important case study for understanding how the integration of light elements like boron and beryllium with transition metals can influence electronic behavior and thermodynamic stability.

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

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