B2Ce2S6

B2Ce2S6 is a semimetallic ternary sulfide composed of boron, cerium, and sulfur that is considered likely to be synthesizable.

BCeS
Crystal structure of B2Ce2S6
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About B2Ce2S6

B2Ce2S6 is a complex ternary sulfide incorporating boron and cerium. Its electronic character places it in the semimetallic regime, suggesting unique charge carrier dynamics that distinguish it from typical insulating or semiconducting sulfides. The structural arrangement of these elements points to a material with interesting potential for specialized electronic applications. Being near the thermodynamic hull, this compound is considered a promising candidate for experimental synthesis and further characterization in solid-state chemistry. Its stability profile suggests that it can be successfully realized in a laboratory setting, providing a valuable addition to the study of rare-earth boron-sulfur systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for B2Ce2S6, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.08 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

4
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where B2Ce2S6 is used.

Solid-state electronic researchMaterials science explorationRare-earth sulfide studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about B2Ce2S6, answered from cross-validated data.

What is B2Ce2S6?

B2Ce2S6 is a semimetallic ternary sulfide composed of boron, cerium, and sulfur that is considered likely to be synthesizable.

More questions
What is B2Ce2S6 used for?
B2Ce2S6 is used in solid-state electronic research, materials science exploration, and rare-earth sulfide studies.
What is the band gap of B2Ce2S6?
B2Ce2S6 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.08 eV across 4 reported structures.
Is B2Ce2S6 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a near-zero band gap it behaves as a (semi)metal.
Is B2Ce2S6 thermodynamically stable?
B2Ce2S6 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.013 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of B2Ce2S6 are known?
4 structures of B2Ce2S6 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does B2Ce2S6 contain?
B2Ce2S6 contains B, Ce, and S (3 elements).
Where does the data for B2Ce2S6 come from?
B2Ce2S6 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique ternary sulfide, B2Ce2S6 represents a specialized niche in materials science. Without direct structural siblings in this specific class, it stands as a distinct entry point for exploring how the combination of boron and cerium influences the electronic properties of sulfur-based frameworks.

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

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